Ministry of Interior adopted the smart helmet to monitor people who may be infected with the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The smart helmet is equipped with a thermal camera which can help the authorities in detecting infected people from a safe distance. It is also equipped with sensors which can help the authorities to recognise faces. In addition, the smart helmet can create and read QR codes and can also recognise vehicle licence plate numbers.

The smart helmet will be used by specialist police teams around the country. Police teams and patrols will use the helmet to diagnose people from a safe distance, enabling them to handle crowds, obtain vital readings and analyse data.

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