ABSTRACT
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic, shaking the best healthcare systems across the globe. While there are several advancements in the drug developments and trial vaccinations, the best alternative at this moment is to stay in quarantine at home or in specialized centers for 14 days. It is well understood that the characteristics of this disease will take this 14-day time to appear. Even for the asymptomatic patients, it is important to keep an eye on the vitals during that period. Wearable sensors can be particularly helpful in this case, specially to those who are in the home quarantine. In this study, we propose an edge computing-based smart health monitoring system that employs wearable sensors along with a warning system for abnormal readings. However, there are security issues related to these systems as well. In this chapter, we have discussed the possible security threats associated with the proposed cyber-physical architecture. Additionally, the sustainability aspects of the overall system, especially in this appalling time of the pandemic, has been discussed. The findings will be helpful in developing a smart healthcare system in the urban areas as well as to develop such architecture for future.
