The latest technology is helping to identify those at high risk from COVID-19
England is utilizing the latest technology to identify those individuals who more likely to get the virus.
A subgroup of NERVTAG develops research that was directed by the University of Oxford and supported by the National Institute for Health Research. The analysis of research reveals that by observing multiple risk factors it is possible to distinguish a person who is vulnerable to Covid.
This research results in a model called QCovid®.This is a COVID-19 risk prediction model. The model is considered to be the only highest standard COVID-19 risk prediction, model.
NHS Digital is now developing a population risk assessment that is prophesying people at risk by utilizing the model. This helps clinicians to provide quick vaccination to those identified people.
More than 1.7 million patients have been identified by using QCovid® and getting vaccination rapidly.
The identified individuals are then added to the Shielded Patient List and then given a letter for vaccination as soon as possible.
Patients can ask to discuss issues and tell about their feelings with their GP or specialist clinician. So, they can make the assessment of a patient and add or exclude individuals from the Shielded Patient List by observing this current condition.
