The Opal - COVID-19 Study

In the context of the current pandemic, guidelines were issued by public health authorities to follow the progression of COVID-19 in the community, identify and treat affected people, and limit transmissions. About 90% of people with COVID-19 only exhibit mild symptoms and recover. However, a small percentage of people experience serious symptoms and require hospitalization for severe shortness of breath or low oxygen levels. The current public health protocol is to identify people with COVID-19 and isolate them from others at home to prevent the virus from spreading. Currently, there is no consensus on how to effectively follow-up and treat individuals with COVID-19 who are self-isolating at home. Research is urgently needed. This pilot study will assess the feasibility of one strategy for home-based COVID-19 follow-up . The Opal app for COVID is a mobile application that will allow the completion of a daily symptom and vital sign follow-up questionnaire that will be monitored by a healthcare team. Educational material will also be provided through the app. The study will especially assess the acceptability and usability of the smartphone app.