As health experts and public officials have warned that confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus are likely nowhere near the actual number of people infected, medical professionals in Boston have created a website to help close the gap.
“COVID Near You” allows the public to report coronavirus-related symptoms. The site asks users how they are feeling with the options of “Great, thanks!” and “Not feeling well” as answers.
Those who answer that they’re not feeling well are asked to identify their symptoms and answer a series of questions, such as when they began to feel ill, if they have been in quarantine or isolation and whether they have traveled outside of the United States.
