Covid Risk
What is Covid Risk?
Covid Risk refers to the probability of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, and experiencing varying degrees of illness severity. Covid risk is affected by different interacting factors, including age, exposure to the virus, vaccination status, community transmission rates, and existing health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, and being overweight.
How to retrieve Covid Risk from Vitals™ SDK?
ItemItem | DescriptionDescription |
|---|---|
| Supported by Server Version(s) | NyanCat (V1 Backend)CrimsonLion (V2 Backend) |
| User Info Required | No extra data is required. |
| Vitals™ SDK API | Please use the healthResult.health.risks.covidRisk.covidRisk variable provided by the callback function onVideoFrameProcessed. |
| API Reference | Health, HealthRisks, CovidRisk |
What does it mean to have high Covid Risk?
A high Covid Risk suggests a greater risk of contracting COVID-19 virus and potentially developing severe complications. This often happens in older adults and those with pre-existing health conditions like heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
What does it mean to have low Covid Risk?
A low Covid Risk indicates a lower risk of contracting the virus or experiencing severe complications. This tool helps individuals and clinicians make informed decisions about preventative measures and treatment strategies.
How does Vitals™ SDK measure it?
An AI algorithm is utilized to estimate the risk of contracting COVID-19 by analyzing various core vital signs and identifying anomalies among them to make predictions.
Unit of Measurement: N/A
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You can convert the returned value from the SDK to a percentage by multiplying it by 100.