COVID-19 Multi-Modal Data Analysis with Alexa Voice and Conversational AI Applications : Voice First System Tracking Novel Coronavirus

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the life of the planet. It is extremely important to monitor the situation in real time. Our secure methodology can help people to trace the situation in their country or state without touching a single computer key, just using voice-first computing devices. We have been using the data from multiple sources, created a suite of Alexa skills (Voice-first applications) and observed how the data evolves. The coronavirus data is downloaded automatically to the AWS Cloud and stored securely in the No-SQL DynamoDB database and S3 buckets to help users to monitor up-to-date statistics. Moreover, Alexa Echo devices with screens will display comprehensive graphs containing the most vital numbers – new cases, new deaths, mortality rate and hospitalizations since the pandemic started. Our system is safe, secure, automatic and resilient. It helps users to maintain social distancing and obtain up-to-date information about coronavirus in the location of interest without a single touch, just by using voice. During our journey we have designed and implemented many convenient commands, improving usability and multi-modal user experience. Our innovative approach, serverless architecture and Big Data methodology can help millions of people to stay on top of the coronavirus situation and make day-to-day choices using the information provided. It can also help officials to make educated decisions about opening certain businesses, institutions or activities. Since more and more voice assistants (AI devices) appear in public places – hotels, restaurants, and airports, our approach will help people to stay informed everywhere. Using our touch-free Alexa analytical skills will also promote social distancing.