Digital Solutions for COVID-19 Control and Prevention—The Case of Hong Kong, China
04 May 2020
Learn about the digital technology solutions applied by Hong Kong, China in handling the spread of COVID-19.
In this webinar, the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China presented some digital technology solutions in handling the spread and prevention of COVID-19. Panelists also talked about information technology (IT) tools and innovations in monitoring COVID-19 cases, management of mass transit, and logistics of essential services.
Jointly organized by ADB’s Digital Technology Unit and Health Sector Group, this webinar was part of a series on digital technology interventions from selected East and Southeast Asian countries.
The webinar series aims to reflect on lessons learned and explore available interventions and solutions that ADB member developing countries can leverage to help improve their health outcomes.
Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May 2020 | Presentation |
Tapping Innovation and Technology in the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in Hong Kong, China Check out how the Hong Kong, China used applied innovation and technology in its fight against COVID-19. This presentation explains how theGovernment ... |
Tony Wong |
| 04 May 2020 | Presentation |
Experience Sharing in Implementation of Home Quarantine Support System (HQSS) Learn how high-tech wristbands helped Hong Kong, China in improving its home quarantine system, enabling the Government to control the spread of COVID... |
Simon K Y Wong |
| 04 May 2020 | Presentation |
StayHomeSafe (SHS): A Total Solution Applying Geo-Fencing Technology and AI Analytics to Quarantine Monitoring Check out how geo-fencing technology and artificial intelligence can help monitor residents who are required to do home quarantine during the COVID-19... |
Arthur Chan |
| 04 May 2020 | Presentation |
Development of Face Shields by 3D Printing In Hong Kong, China, 3D printing has helped the Government respond to the increased demand for personal protective equipments (PPEs) such as face shield... |
Hau-chung Man |