Keep the community safe from COVID-19 widespread
COVIDSafe is the only government-approved contact trace application developed by the Australian Government Department of Health for mobile. With this essential health and fitness app, the states and territory health authorities of Australia will be able to easily identify the citizens who may have been exposed to COVID-19. This greatly helps the officials to quickly track down potential cases and prevent the chances of you passing on the virus to your family, friends, and other people in the community.
You can make a difference
The Australian Government highly encourages its citizens to install the COVIDSafe app on their smartphones. The app’s user interface is designed to be simple and intuitive so that everyone could easily utilize it, even by the non-tech savvy users. Once you’ve downloaded the app, you will be required to provide your name, phone number, postcode, and select your age range. A text message confirmation to your mobile in order to complete the installation. Afterward, the system will create a unique encrypted reference code specially made for each citizen.
COVIDSafe has the capability to recognize other devices that have this similar app installed and Bluetooth enabled. It does not collect your location but instead, it notes the date, time, distance, and duration of the contact when the app identifies another user. Keeping the app always enabled even when you go out is crucial so you will receive constant notifications once the app detected that you are disconnected.
If, by chance, you are diagnosed with coronavirus and you have the COVIDSafe app installed, the health officials will then ask for you or your parents/guardians’ permission to encrypt contact information and upload it to a highly-secure information storage system. The authorities will use your information to support their usual contact tracing, call the people who have been exposed to you, and give you advice for the next steps.
Work together to contain the virus
COVIDSafe app is a vital application to have, most especially for Australian citizens. The residents should cooperatively work hand-in-hand with the government to prevent another outbreak and help flatten the curve as fast as possible. You can guarantee that all your personal information is protected under the draft legislation developed to ensure users’ privacy. You are highly encouraged to install this app.
