Wearables have played a huge part in our everyday lives but this latest find goes beyond extraordinary. For good or bad, there is no escaping how far technology has advanced. It can even sniff out Covid – a week before you actually begin to show any symptoms.

Studies by Mount Sinai Health System in New York and Standford University in California have revealed that smartwatches like Apple Watch, Fitbit, etc. that continuously measure the heart rate of their wearer can predict whether they are COVID-19 positive or not before they start showing symptoms or their test results are positive.

Researchers at Mount Sinai found that the Apple Watch could detect small changes in one’s heartbeat which could hint at them being COVID-19 positive up to seven days before they start showing symptoms or their test results are positive. (Read more) >>>