Punjab develops Chatbot with Facebook to answer queries on COVID-19

A Chatbot has been developed by Punjab government in collaboration with Facebook to keep the people of the state updated about information regarding the COVID-19.

A spokesperson Punjab government said that this Chatbot is based on an advanced artificial intelligence language system to give an immediate reply to frequently raised queries regarding COVID-19.

This Chatbot is available on the Facebook page of Punjab government.

The state government has also launched a special helpline for citizens to connect with a network of senior doctors over teleconference and get medical advice on coronavirus and other related concerns.

Meanwhile, the Punjab State Container and Warehousing Corporation has donated Rs 1 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid the state government in its fight against the coronavirus.

The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State stands at 197 with 13 fatalities.

( With inputs from ANI )

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