Prevent COVID‑19 by Telemedicine for the Elderly at Home Care Services

Kioumars Chelongar, Sima Ajami

Abstract


Nowadays, coronavirus disease 2019 (CoVID‑19) has become a global pandemic. CoVID‑19 is heavily involved in more than 215 countries worldwide, including Iran.

Keywords


COVID‑19; Telemedicine; Elderly

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