The use of digital technologies in the response to SARS-2 CoV2-19 in the public health sector

ABSTRACT

In order to promote public health response to COVID-19, digital technologies are being used around the world. These include population surveillance, case identification, contact tracing, and intervention assessment based on mobility data and public communication. These rapid responses are made possible by the millions of mobile phones in use, massive online data sets, connected devices, low-cost computer resources and machines, and advances in natural language processing. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive review of digital innovations for COVID-19 response to public health around the world is being conducted, including a look at their limitations and implementation obstacles such as legal or ethical issues, privacy concerns, and organizational and personnel issues. We investigate the need for international strategies to improve pandemic control and future preparedness for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases through the regulation, assessment, and use of digital technologies, as well as the need for international strategies to regulate, assess, and use digital technology in pandemic management. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.