Covid-19 Symptom Tracker App Launched in Sweden

Researchers at Lund University have launched a free app to help map the spread of infection in Sweden and increase knowledge of the coronavirus.

“Data from the app will give us a clearer picture of the development of the disease and why some people only experience mild symptoms while others get seriously ill and die”, says Paul Franks, professor of genetic epidemiology.

The aim of the app is to find out:

- which parts of Sweden have a high risk of infection
- which behavioural factors raise a person's risk of adverse outcomes and how underlying health conditions affect risk
- how quickly the virus is spreading in different parts of Sweden

For more information, visit Lund University's website or watch this short interview clip with professor Paul Franks.