The UdeC Telecovid-19 Project was established through an alliance between the UdeC Telemedicine Unit and the Biobío Regional Government; the Regional Ministry Secretariats (Seremi) of Health and of Science, Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation; the National Network of Universities; REUNA; local universities, and the Concepción Regional Medical College. This platform, accessible at coronavirus.udec.cl, provides all that need it the opportunity to receive guidance and factual information about the disease, as well as determining if the patient might be a suspected carrier of the virus.

Water scarcity worldwide is a known problem, but combating the coronavirus through frequently washing our hands, clothes, and surfaces has further revealed water’s value. It is now more important than ever to communicate the challenges and new knowledge constantly arising in relation to the availability of this vital resource.