COVID-19 Home Monitoring using GPS with Geographic Prohibitions

Abstract

Last month, Health Minister Adham Baba introduced a new strategy, allowing Covid-19 patients with mild or no symptoms to recuperate at home. Additionally, individuals serving as caregivers and those in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 were advised to stay home as well. However, with a substantial number of people undergoing home quarantine, monitoring their compliance became challenging for the authorities. To address this issue, a proposed GPS monitoring system is suggested to automatically identify the geographical location of individuals under surveillance (PUS). The system tracks PUS through a receiver system, ensuring they remain within the designated quarantine area. Any movement beyond this designated area triggers a warning, immediately notifying the authorities for necessary action. Specifically, the device generates an alert on the user's system and sends the GPS coordinates of the PUS to the authorized contact number via SMS. This in-situ information enables prompt tracking of any escaped PUS, facilitating quick response and intervention.