Siri updated to help with COVID-19 symptoms


Over the weekend, Apple updated Siri to answer questions about COVID-19. The new responses and prompts are sourced for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The response is triggered when a user asks about having a coronavirus.

CNBC:

Siri will ask users if they’re exhibiting symptoms of the disease, such as fever, dry cough or shortness of breath. Siri will advise people who say they have extreme or life-threatening symptoms to consider calling 911.

If users say their symptoms are not extreme or life threatening, Siri instructs people to stay home and avoid contact with other people. It advises them to contact a medical provider if their condition becomes more severe.

It also providers users with a link in the App Store, where they can download telehealth apps and potentially receive virtual consultation.