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The proposed legislation would make companies seek consent from consumers before collecting personal data to track COVID-19, among other data privacy requirements. No Democratic senators have attached themselves to the bill.

Users will now be able to collect a sample at home and send it to the lab in a sealed package.

Also - wearable devices, contact tracing apps and remote consultations in this week's MobiHealthNews Roundup.   

The Nigerian startup offers a comprehensive suite of technology solutions, including electronic medical records and telemedicine, as well as administration and financial management.

The instant doctor appointment booking platform fast-tracked its release in response to the growing need for remote healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The web-based application supports the triage, monitoring and treatment of COVID-19 patients.

This news means that the Australian company will be able to expand to the United States. 

The continuous remote monitor can help prevent complications driven by experimental COVID-19 treatments such as hydroxychloroquine or chloroquine, according to the agency.

The coronavirus pandemic has driven some UK GPs to digitise patient consultations at speed – achieving transformation in weeks with the help of online triage tools.

Also: HHS awards $20 million in telehealth access, infrastructure funds; Lumi launches online service.