SINGAPORE -- Operators of telehealth services, which allow patients to consult virtually with medical staff, are riding a demand surge in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as the coronavirus pandemic increasingly pushes the healthcare sector online.
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Telehealth services rush to relieve ASEAN hospitals' COVID burden
Startups play bigger role as pandemic spurs demand for online appointments
Indonesian startup Halodoc, which lets customers consult virtually with licensed doctors via the internet, has experienced increasing demand due to the coronavirus. (Photo by Kentaro Iwamoto)
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