This robot dog circulates in the streets of Shanghai and yells at people not to leave their homes because of covid-19

A new infectious wave of covid-19 is shaking China. The number of new cases that have hit the country has forced one of the most restrictive measures to be resumed: many cities in the Asian country have returned to home confinement.

Confinement has been tightened in different cities in China, due to high numbers of coronavirus infections. And while they are in lockdown, some people have reported on social media the presence of a four-legged robot that reminds people to stay at home in the face of the health emergency.

This tool has been seen on the streets of Shanghai and has a horn on it. He walks the streets while, according to testimonies shown on social networks, he reminds the population to also wash their hands and be aware of symptoms, such as temperature.

Shanghai takes the brunt of it with the most positive cases. The city has been hit by a new omicron subvariant that has increased cases of the disease in recent weeks.

So that no one leaves the house, due to the success of the containment, a robot dog patrols the streets. The funny thing is that the android has a speaker attached to the back that allows it to shout safety instructions.

According to The Times, the video was first published by The Paper.

Similarly, the use of technology to collaborate in the health strategy is nothing new in China.

According to several reports, authorities have also used drones to enforce restrictions in a city that has split into two, as the eastern and western regions are experiencing slightly different closure measures.

One of the regulations that has been passed is to sacrifice the pets of patients with covid-19 in the city of Shanghai to prevent the spread of the virus.

Reuters reported that most of the city's residents have been asked not to leave their homes, even to take out the garbage.

This is not the first time, and probably won't be the last, that technology has been used to help during the health crisis.

The company that developed the famous mechanical dog, the Boston Dynamics Spot, has partnered with a hospital in the United States to turn it into an assistant to help doctors and patients.

Spotify already shows warnings about all content related to covid-19

From now on, Spotify will show warnings on any content related to covid-19. An announcement that is also given to answer the complaints mainly, of the great controversy of Joe Rogan's podcast.

This option has been promised by Spotify after several criticisms from different artists, who accused the Swedish company of allowing the spread of false or misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic and vaccines.

Therefore, users will begin to see a small blue sign, which will alert them when browsing content is linked to covid-19.

When touched upon, users have access to publications from entities considered a global health organization and other reliable sources of content.

Among the publications 'promoted; through this guide on covid-19 there are podcasts from BBC News, Cadena Ser and CNN en Español, among others. Although the content available varies by audience location to primarily display content in their language.

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