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Covid-19: Maharashtra govt launches online self-assessment tool to better identify, assist patients

<span style="color: #222222;">In Maharashtra, with over 400 people testing positive for Corona virus, the State Government has now taken the fight against the pandemic online, by launching a COVID-19 self-assessment tool.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The government has created a digital platform, wherein citizens can assess their symptoms from the comfort of their homes and later contact authorities if they have any doubts about their condition.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to an official release, the State Government has collaborated with Apollo 24×7 and launched an online tool, which is available at <a href="https://covid-19.maharashtra.gov.in/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">https://covid-19.maharashtra.gov.in/</span></a>, to help people assess their symptoms at home. Immediate medical advice and other relevant contact information are also available on this link.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">As per the guidelines issued by the WHO and Government of India, persons experiencing mild symptoms associated with Corona virus infection are required to self-quarantine or report to a hospital if their condition worsens.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The online self-assessment tool allows the authorities to have a real-time dashboard and helps them keep track of people with strong Corona virus symptoms who have used the tool.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Apart from this, the platform also has dos and don'ts, helpline numbers and other information about the pandemic. The authorities also plan to upgrade the tool with a facility to avail health care advice over phone or video calls from doctors.</span><br />''  <br />

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