Apple Launches COVID-19 Screening App & Website
All the people across the globe can get access to the app and website. The website is very simple that is providing you the basic information about best practices and safety tips along with a basic screening tool. That will guide you and give you a solid idea on whether or not you need to be tested for COVID-19. All the people are able to access the website on mobile and desktop. The site is also giving you some quick tips on social distancing, isolation, hand-washing, surface disinfecting and symptom monitoring. White House officials said that it will ask users questions about symptoms, location and risk factor After that it will provide the appropriate up-to-date guidance from the CDC. In a privacy note on the site, Apple notes: “Apple is not collecting your answers from the screening tool. To help improve the site, Apple collects some information about how you use it. The information collected will not personally identify you.” Analyzing all your symptoms, the site will direct you to contact your health provider, contact emergency services or inform you that you likely do not need to be tested. It will not suggest you to visit a testing center directly. Recommended Reading: Apple May Re-Open its Stores in The First Half Of April
