Early detection of a COVID-19 infection gives those affected the opportunity to quarantine immediately and limit the spread of the virus. A recent Medgadget article discussed a new smart ring that aims to do just that. The device was developed by Finnish startup Oura, and proof-of-concept studies were conducted by researchers at UCSF and UCSD.
New Smart Ring Could Detect COVID Symptoms Early
A Oura Ring gathers health data such as heart rate and temperature from the wearer’s finger.
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