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South Korea throws up innovative tech solutions in coronavirus fight

Chang May Choon

March 19, 2020 |

The Straits Times |

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Response Location: South Korea

South Korea has turned to creative measures to help contain the coronavirus pandemic, including setting up drive-through clinics sites and launching a mobile app for foreigners to monitor their health. The 50 different testing sites help to reduce the likelihood of transmission and increase efficiency for testing, while the "self-health-check mobile app" has had a high number of participants and usage rates. Local businesses and community members are also playing in role in devising creative solutions.

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