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In response to COVID-19, teams like Fathom—a tech startup—have adapted Sentinel's framework to develop applications such as Scout and Lookout.
Scout allows individuals to self-monitor symptoms and track contacts daily, fostering community awareness and early detection.
Lookout serves as a centralized dashboard for health authorities, providing an overview of ongoing cases, potential hotspots, and trends.
Since March, Christian Happi's laboratory has shifted focus entirely onto COVID-19 testing and genomic sequencing, collaborating with Nigeria's Center for Disease Control to inform public health strategies.