Internet of Things: Shaping Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

Outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in lockdowns and many healthcare systems around the world getting overwhelmed. In time of pandemic, Internet of Things (IoT) and, especially, Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) can be leveraged to ease the strain put onto local hospitals and healthcare providers through preventive medicine and telemedicine. This paper offers state-of-the-art review of current use of Internet of Things within healthcare systems in the context of tackling COVID-19. It also suggests future research for battling COVID-19 through IoT, using it for purposes such as social distancing, contact tracing, health monitoring, and early diagnosing.