Covid Alert, App store

Saturday, August 1, 2020 4:46 AM

https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/covid-alert/id1520284227




This app is available only on the App Store for iPhone.




 

COVID Alert 4+

Let’s protect each other

Health Canada / Santé Canada


    • #1 in Medical

    •  
      4.8, 1.2K Ratings

    • Free

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Description

COVID Alert uses Bluetooth to exchange random codes with nearby phones. It does not use or access any location data. COVID Alert works by determining how far away other phones are by the strength of their Bluetooth signal. 

Several times a day, COVID Alert checks a list of codes from people who tell the app they tested positive. You’ll get a notification if a code you received matches one of the positive codes.

If you test positive for COVID-19 you will receive a one-time key with your diagnosis to enter into COVID Alert. The app asks permission to share your random codes from the last 14 days with a central server.

Other phones using COVID Alert check the central server periodically throughout the day. If they recorded any codes that match the codes in the central server, their user will be notified that they were exposed.

COVID Alert has no way of knowing:

-your location - COVID Alert does not use GPS or location services

-your name or address

-the place or time you were near someone

-if you're currently near someone who was previously diagnosed

Provincial and territorial governments are working to support COVID Alert across Canada. In some places, people cannot yet report a COVID-19 diagnosis through this app.

It’s still helpful to keep COVID Alert on, no matter where you are. That way, when people are able to report a diagnosis, you’ll find out if you were near them.

COVID Alert was built by Health Canada with the Canadian Digital Service on the private exposure notification framework by Apple and Google.

Ratings and Reviews

See All4.8 out of 51.2K Ratings Agent050,

Feel safer already

Such a simple and easy to understand app. I appreciate the clarity on their commitment to privacy and how they outline exactly what information the app is using to trace the virus. Every Canadian should download it.

marty from canada,

Great app with good security, maybe confusing

I love the app (not that is fun or anything, just does what it needs to do very well). I am also super appreciative that it is open source, as it means that we can know that this app truly is secure.

I am worried that people might get confused between this app and the previously released COVID app, and that people may not see the information in the app about security because they may not download in the first place due to security fears. I think if efforts can be made to make people aware of the app and it’s security features before people download the app, it will alleviate these issues.

Developer Response

Thank you for the feedback! We are continuously looking for ways to improve our app, and will make sure this information gets sent to the team that’s working on it. 

Googilmaps,

Good simple tool to protect your loved ones

I was part of the beta and this app has been great so far. Hasn’t affected my battery or Bluetooth or anything and just runs in the background. Please ask your family and friends to download! It will let you know if you need to take precautions before you show any symptoms.

Information

Seller
 
Health Canada
Size
 
8.9 MB
Category
 
Medical
Compatibility
 

Requires iOS 13.5 or later. Compatible with iPhone.

Languages
 

English, French

Age Rating
 
4+
Copyright
 
© 2020 Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada | Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada
Price
 
Free