Image captured by the thermal camera-based imaging tool
By Otaiba Ahsan
University of Guelph researchers have developed a hand-held thermal camera-based imaging tool that may improve COVID-19 screening protocols. Used at screening locations, the device could quickly detect higher heart rate, body temperature or breathing rate – all potential indicators of COVID-19 infection. Users can flag individuals for further testing, preventing them from unknowingly spreading the virus, and improve triage and monitoring in hospitals. In this article, Otaiba Ahsan examines how this device can potentially improve COVID-19 screenings and patient outcomes.
