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Using cellular networks to detect at-risk areas for spread of COVID-19

from Colorado State University via Medical Xpress

Using cellular networks to detect at-risk areas for spread of COVID-19 Colorado State University via Medical Xpress In the fight against COVID-19, researchers at Colorado State University have developed a new, non-invasive strategy to identify areas at greatest risk for spreading the disease. Led by Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Edwin Chong, the team is drawing on data from existing cellular wireless networks to pinpoint potential hotspots for increased viral transmission. Their technique, detailed in a paper published this month in the IEEE Open Journal of Engineering in Medicine and Biology, could help regions manage risks to avoid scenarios like the recent outbreak in New York City, where the virus inflicted devastation on one of the most densely populated areas in the country. READ MORE

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