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The Pandemic Technology Project

Covid-19 has altered our lives in countless ways. We’re tracking technology that’s responding to the pandemic, with support from The Rockefeller Foundation.

Kirsch funds fluvoximine research

This tech millionaire went from covid trial funder to misinformation superspreader

What you need to know about US vaccine proof on your phone

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The Covid Tracing Tracker: What’s happening in coronavirus apps around the world

We've monitored the development, rollout and use of technology designed to slow the spread of covid-19. Our database of over 70 contact tracing apps shows how they rate on privacy, data use and more. Explore the database.

Germany contact tracing app

About the Pandemic Technology Project

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What went so wrong with covid in India? Everything.

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Brazil’s most vulnerable are struggling to survive the stress of covid

It took a pandemic, but the US finally has (some) centralized medical data

We investigated whether digital contact tracing actually worked in the US

How wearable AI could help you recover from covid

Which US vaccine plans actually helped hard-hit communities?

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The Pandemic Technology Project is a yearlong effort supported by a grant to MIT Technology Review from The Rockefeller Foundation.