How can a software engineer help in this pandemic?

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I, like many of you, am a software engineer currently quarantining myself with plenty of extra time on my hands. Does anyone know of a way to contribute to the local, national, or global fight against covid-19 beyond staying at home?

It seems like wishful thinking to assume that a web-app could contribute much right now, but I don't see any harm in asking.

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Trump publicized the app that "google" is building... why not build it for the rest of the country not just the bay area?

Requirements: help people understand the probability that they have COVID-19 and step 2 connect them with virtual doctors. Step 3 if the doctor tells them to get tested provide them with the the nearest location and give them an easy way to tell their friends and family.

Should be a weekend or less to get that done, and I'm sure some hosting company would gladly provide free hosting if they have that app with their name on it.

cheers!

That's a great idea. Thanks so much!

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