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AI-powered sleep data may warn of flu and COVID-19 a week early

AI-powered sleep data may warn of flu and COVID-19 a week early

A UKHSA study found that cough data captured by sleep apps can detect respiratory illness and signal outbreaks up to a week in advance. The approach could strengthen public health surveillance and early response.

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AI sleep data could provide one-week early warning of flu and COVID-19