As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in all regions of the world, Canadian experts are at the forefront of trying to contain the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 an international pandemic. This situation has compelled countries to double down on efforts to flatten the curve of the crisis.
Flattening of the curve has been done through the imposition of unprecedented control measures aimed at slowing down the spread of the virus. Such a global problem prompts for a worldwide solution. This problem has galvanized Canada’s tech community to shift their attention towards bringing this Pandemic to an end.
Here is a glimpse of how Canadian startups are tackling the COVID-19 crisis:
Infiltrating the virus from all angles
Unlike scientists and doctors racing towards coming up with a vaccine, Cyclica, a startup based in Toronto, has taken a different approach. Vaccine demands billions of dollars and an immense amount of time. Cyclica is looking for ways of expediting the process by using Artificial Intelligence Platforms to identify drugs already approved by the FDA and are functional.
Cyclica is working in partnership with Materia Medica, a renowned Chinese company. The partnership brings together under one virtual roof most of the respected international minds in the medical field. The startup has a “stimulus package” – offers free use of the firm’s biotech and research to any individual or company in the Pandemic fight.
Getting to the center of the issue
Healthcare centers are required to gather as many resources as possible to prepare a probable second wave of the virus. Flosonics Medical, a startup based in Sudbury, has developed a wearable gadget, wireless, and single-use monitor, making it possible for clinicians to acquire analytical information about coronavirus patients’ cardiovascular conditions remotely via Bluetooth.
Their efforts have compelled Vale, a metal and mining giant, to award them with additional funds to scale their production.
Reconstructing Toronto’s Food Arena
Before the Coronavirus outbreak, Canada’s largest city was on its way to becoming a worldwide culinary capital. However, the case is different thanks to the safety restrictions. It is expected that a fifth of the restaurants will be facing permanent closure.
As of May, Toronto’s Mayor, John Troy, announced a partnership with Ritual, a tech company that will help food services. The partnership program has made it possible for grocers, bakeries, and butchers to operate despite the hard times, thus, benefiting both businesses and consumers. Features such as contactless deliveries have also been put in place.
Protecting Patients through a more vigorous screening
The absence of early COVID-19 screening in Italy and the United States of America has manifested in unwarranted calamity. Memo text, a Canadian based health data firm, launched a digital screening tool, RapidScreen, which offered immediate assessment.
Conclusion
COVID-19 attacked the world without issuing a warning. Every sector in the economy was affected, thus, affecting every individual. However, as scientists are looking for a permanent solution, other institutions, and companies are infiltrating the virus from all angles.
