(CNN) A online bot nicknamed Clara is acting as triage for healthcare providers in the US as demand for coronavirus testing continues to surge.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is offering a "Coronavirus Self-checker" for people concerned they may have symptoms of the disease as it sweeps through the country.

As of Saturday night, a total of 323 people infected with the disease had died in the United States, with 25,740 cases confirmed.

The CDC says its bot is to help users make decisions about seeking appropriate medical care and "is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease or other conditions, including COVID-19."

The electronic guide introduces itself as "Clara" on the CDC's website

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