Zapping Covid: Tech sector takes aim at virus with new gadgetry at CES 2021

Draganfly says its drones, which have been deployed to disinfect stadiums during the pandemic, can be used to monitor social distancing and can also detect changes in vital signs which may be early indicators of Covid-19. — Draganfly

WASHINGTON: From virus-zapping drones to smart masks to disease-predicting wearables, the tech sector is showcasing ways to detect and mitigate the coronavirus outbreak.

The health crisis which forced this week’s 2021 Consumer Electronics Show online has also spawned innovations for fighting the pandemic.