write an article on the topic merits and demerits of using mobile phone during this pandemic covid-19
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The COVID-19 disease causes a wide range of respiratory illness from the common cold to more severe disease including pneumonia and mode of transmission is predominantly by droplet spread . To reduce the risk of person to person transmission of the coronavirus during COVID-19 pandemic, various national governments have introduced extensive ‘lockdown’ measures such ‘social distancing’ and ‘shielding’ of risk individuals . Lockdown measures limits movement of people in communities whilst allowing essential services to continue in an attempt to curb the spread of coronavirus outbreak. Consequently the effect of COVID-19 has had a significant impact of daily life including health care and disruption of economic, social and supply chain sectors . The Indian government initiated ‘Lockdown’ on March 25, 2020 and has extended twice until 17th May 2020, with widespread consequences . Currently the use of smartphone mobile is increased as people want an update information about COVID pandemic. We explore the challenges faced during the current COVID-19 pandemic and assess the extended role of Smartphone technology (SMT) in supporting Telemedicine (TM) in its various applications.