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What is the role of technology in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out?

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Technology has played a significant role in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. Various trends and patterns around the spread of the virus and various communications for safety have been made to vulnerable groups through technological tools. As the globe continues to grapple with the affects of the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccine solutions have been identified as a significant weapon in the fight against the pandemic.

Distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine presents various challenges due to the unpreparedness of health care systems for the unforeseen pandemic. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing and IoT have been identified as key features in the technological systems that will be used to manage the Covid-19 vaccine roll out all over the world.

HarvyT hosts Kevin Ssemwogerere who is a Chartered Accountant and Tech Business Enthusiast on the AreaCode show, to hear his independent opinion on Tech Business Insights. Kevin discusses the role of technology in the Covid-19 vaccine roll out.
8 Feb 2021 English South Africa Technology · Music

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