WeChat and TikTok to join the global tech force confronting Coronavirus

Apps in China have been playing an important role in battling the COVID-19 epidemic, with a great range from social impact driving, education technical support to infotainment and payment options. However, facing the rampant threat of the virus on a global scale, such facilitation of technology is transcending boundaries and spreading across the world. Take a look at COVID-19 Global Hackathon. The initiative starting March 26, 2020 invites developers worldwide to build software solutions that drive social impact, with the aim of tackling some of the challenges related to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.