Smartwatches could be our secret weapon against pandemics, detecting infections before symptoms appear with up to 90% accuracy. Research shows that acting on these early warnings — by isolating even slightly — could drastically reduce disease spread.

Everyday smartwatches are extremely accurate in detecting viral infection long before symptoms appear — now, research shows how they could help stop a pandemic before it even begins.

Already used for fitness tracking and health monitoring, smartwatches have shown remarkable accuracy in detecting infections before symptoms appear. The research highlights how smartwatches can help reduce transmission by alerting individuals before they even feel sick.