Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can now answer thousands of inquiries about coronaviruses worldwide, including diagnostic information based on CDC guidance

If you have the Alexa app or an Alexa-enabled smart speaker, you can use "Alexa, what do I do if I think I have COVID-19?" or "Alexa, what do I do if I think I have coronavirus?" Try saying, "Alexa, what do I do if I think I have coronavirus?

Alexa will then ask about your symptoms, exposure history, and travel history and provide CDC guidance based on your answers

Alexa cannot tell if you are infected with COVID-19, but its recommendations can help you determine what steps to take if you are feeling unwell Once you have been screened, you will have a better idea of your risk level

Amazon has been continuously expanding Alexa's ability to communicate COVID-19 information to users since earlier this month, making it one of the best Alexa skills available today; Apple has taken similar measures with its Siri voice assistant, and if you need advice from a medical professional If you need the advice of a medical professional, the App Store can recommend telemedicine services

Those with Fire TV devices can access coronavirus coverage through apps such as CBS News, Fox News, and NBC News; Echo Show owners can likewise ask to see a live CBS News feed on their smart display

Alexa devices are also useful for keeping in touch with loved ones you may never see due to social distancing; see this guide on how to make voice calls using Amazon Alexa and video calls using Echo Show