Apple's voice assistant Siri can now respond to users who are worried they may have coronavirus

Even Apple's voice assistant, Siri, is being forced to adapt to an ongoing health crisis. As reported by CNBC, Siri is now capable of responding to users who ask the assistant about whether they have novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Queries like, 'Hey Siri, do I have the coronavirus?' will now elicit a questionnaire asking users if they have a fever or a cough and will recommend those that are experiencing potentially fatal symptoms to call 911. CNBC reports that if the symptoms appear to be more mild, Siri will instruct users to stay home and avoid contact with others instead. It may also redirect some users to the App Store where they can download apps that let them consult with a doctor digitally.