COVID-19 might seem unstoppable, but that won’t keep tech from trying. As such an Elarm\u00a0<\/a>trial is kicking off in Auckland, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Health<\/a> have organised a month-long trial of the technology at the border. Up to 500 border workers can volunteer to participate in the trial, which will run until early May. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the trial, Fitbit<\/a> are providing 120+ Fitbit Inspire HRS to front line Border Control workers in Auckland. Datamine, the New Zealand company which developed the\u00a0Elarm\u00a0app, will provide wearable devices for any border workers taking part who do not have a wearable device.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The development is one that Fitbit is very proud to be a part of, after already taking a significant role in the research of wearables in the fight against the virus since March 2020. Fitbit is currently collaborating with The Scripps Research Institute and Stanford Medicine, looking at using Fitbit data to help detect and track diseases.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The consortium research promotes shared learning and development, and \u00a0is being\u00a0supported by Fitbit and Fitbit users in various ways<\/a>. Fitbit users can easily access information on how to participate in these studies through the developed\u00a0COVID-19 Resource tab<\/a>\u00a0within the Fitbit mobile app, which also features tools and content to help users stay healthy, safe, and happy at home. Users also can virtually connect with a doctor directly from the Fitbit app via telemedicine provider\u00a0PlushCare<\/a>\u00a0and stay up to date on the latest information with easy access to real-time updates from the World Health Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Health press release can be found here.<\/a> Let me know if you require any other information and we\u2019ll try to facilitate this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n