Aarogya Setu to be used with other tools to boost contract tracing in Delhi

The directions point out that the surveillance system will be guided by an IT-driven tool at district and state-level hubs

Authorities have planned to use Aarogya Setu app coupled with an IT-driven tool to boost surveillance and contact tracing in Covid-affected areas in Delhi.

This is part of the new Covid-19 response plan prepared by Delhi government health department, as per the recommendations from the Union Health Ministry.

The purpose is to boost surveillance of positive cases and improve contact tracing, officials said.
 

As per the orders issued by the Directorate General of Health Services in Delhi on Monday, all the chief district medical officers and surveillance