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Article-7: An Overview on Information and Communication Technology Tools in the Prevention & Management of COVID-19

Abstract: Incorporation of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in addressing the current COVID-19 situations, has helped the world to identify, control, manage and contain the rapid transmission of disease. Tools such as mobile applications, GPD tracking systems and Drones were used to identify the COVID-19 infected cases and track their locations. Other tools enabled with Artificial Intelligence (AI) such as facial recognition systems, mass surveillance systems, automated vehicles and smart imaging tools have helped to identify infected individuals, thus containing the further spread of diseases. The current article had aimed at providing an overview on various information & communication technology tools used in prevention and management of COVID-19 pandemic.