Globe partners with DOST on COVID-19 self screening and contact tracing via TanodCOVID

As the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic, Globe continues to do its part in keeping
families connected during these challenging times, while assisting organizations and
government agencies in flattening the curve. Through its innovative developer group –
Globe Labs, the telco giant is once again taking new steps by partnering with the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Philippine Council for Health Research and
Development (PCHRD) for the implementation of a new online platform called TanodCOVID.

An SMS-based self-reporting platform, TanodCOVID aims to improve the country’s capacity

to trace suspected COVID-19 cases. A program funded by DOST-PCHRD, TanodCOVID was
developed by Ateneo Center for Computing Competency and Research (ACCCRe) of Ateneo
de Manila University, in collaboration with the University of the Philippines Manila –
National Telehealth Center (UP-NTHC) and the DOH-Epidemiology Bureau. It is linked to the
Feasibility Analysis of Syndromic Surveillance using Spatio-Temporal Epidemiological
Modeler (FASSSTER) – a web-based disease modeling and surveillance platform for COVID19,
which aims to gather and present data on the country’s battle against COVID-19.

Local residents experiencing symptoms such as cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and/or
diarrhea, are encouraged to inform health officials of their condition by texting their LGU’s
verified number. Reports sent through the platform are handled immediately with locals
receiving calls from health officials to verify the report, request for additional information,
and provide guidelines on the next steps to receive treatment. Verified reports from
TanodCOVID may be used to detect clustering of suspected cases that can be indicative of
possible outbreak in an area.

Globe will be providing LGU partners and their constituents access and use of TanodCOVID
free of any mobile charges to enable them to maximize the use of the platform, and assure
the effective and real-time reporting across participating communities. The service is
currently available in select areas such as Malabon City and Mandaluyong City in Luzon, the
municipality of Maigo in Lanao del Norte, municipalities of Puerto Galera and Bongabong in
Oriental Mindoro, municipality of San Jose in Romblon, municipality of Jabonga in Agusan
del Norte, and Valencia City in Bukidnon.

“Through TanodCOVID, we aim to add more value to our services by enabling our customers
and their communities safeguard their health and safety especially during present
circumstances, where access to immediate testing and healthcare prove to be more
difficult,” said Ernest Cu, President & CEO at Globe.

Apart from enabling locals to report cases, TanodCOVID also provides LGUs access to data
on reported symptoms to better serve their communities – as well as to isolate cases and
prevent further spread.

To stay updated on the latest COVID-19 developments, Globe mobile and broadband
customers are also given free access to the official websites of the Department of Health
(DOH) and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Globe stands with the country in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to assist
front liners, organizations, and communities through its products and services. Learn more
how you can join the fight via https://www.globe.com.ph/stay-safe-at-home.html.