Study: Smartwatches predict COVID-19
By DW
12 February 2021 |
2:29 pm
Researchers have found that data recorded by fitness trackers like the Apple Watch make for a good indicator on whether the wearer will test positive for coronavirus — a "breakthrough" in the battle against COVID.
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