Government Of Goa Becomes The First State To Implement This COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool
Goa, in India, became the first state to launch a COVID 19 self-assessment tool, in partnership with Innovacer, in order to help people identify symptoms and risks of being infected by this novel coronavirus without having to visit a healthcare facility physically.
The self-assessment tool, Test Yourself Goa, has a short survey to be taken by individuals to produce the results. It seeks information such as name, contact number, location, and related questions on recent travel, having any symptoms of fever and cough, and any existing health conditions to be mentioned. And based on a survey, the app tool tells the user whether they are likely or not likely suspect of the COVID-19 virus.
“The application automatically sends the educational materials on prevention guidelines, steps to take in quarantine, and other relevant information from the Directorate of Health. The solution automates the identification processes by sending self-evaluation assessments as patients book appointments,” says Dr Jose D’ Sa, Director, Directorate of Health Services, Government of Goa.
The solution, based on their results, also assists the users in taking the necessary steps. The app also provides information on self-quarantine and provides helpline numbers to reach out to, and other such information. This app has been designed to help the government to monitor vulnerable and affected citizens by empowering them to self-report. Partnering with Innovaccer, a US-based healthcare data analytics company, the government of Goa developed the self-assessment platform to create a better future.
When asked, Vishwajit Rane, Minister for Health, Goa about the initiative, he said, “We are proud to become the first state in India to adopt technology solutions to tackle this Covid-19 virus, and I appeal to all our citizens to make use of the application to the fullest and take necessary safety measures.”
Complimenting that, Abhinav Shashank, CEO of Innovaccer, said, “We are helping our doctors and physicians with their preparedness during this pandemic. I am optimistic that this partnership with the state Goa will play a huge role in curbing this outbreak and combating it as one.”
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