Telemedicine gains ground as coronavirus stretches hospitals

US and China expand health insurance to cover virtual care

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China's Ping An Good Doctor app has more than 300 million users, thanks to cheap rates and quick service. © Reuters

RINTARO TOBITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- As the coronavirus outbreak overwhelms hospitals across the world, online medical services have become a valuable tool for connecting patients and doctors without placing further strain on the system.

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