SlowCOVIDNC

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About this app

  • Name SlowCOVIDNC
  • category Health & Fitness
  • Price Free
  • Safety 100% Safe
  • Developer NC Department of Health and Human Services
  • Version 1.6
SlowCOVIDNC

App Name: SlowCOVIDNC Package Name: gov.nc.dhhs.exposurenotification

Brief

SlowCOVIDNC is an official exposure notification app developed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in North Carolina. By utilizing Bluetooth technology and anonymous tokens, this app respects your privacy while facilitating a proactive approach towards exposure tracking and notification to keep the community safe from the spread of COVID-19.

Core Features 📌

  • Exposure Notification: Enables your device to exchange anonymous tokens with other devices to track potential exposures.
  • Risk Calculation: Employs a sophisticated algorithm that uses signal strength and duration to calculate the risk of exposure.
  • Anonymous Token System: Generates a unique, constantly changing token that represents your device, protecting your identity.
  • Voluntary Positive Reporting: Allows users to anonymously report a positive COVID-19 test result through a voluntary PIN submission.
  • Privacy Protection: Ensures no personally identifiable or location data is ever collected or stored.

Pros 👍

  • Enhanced Privacy: Prioritizes user privacy with no location tracking or storage of personal identity.
  • Voluntary Participation: Offers the flexibility to opt-in or opt-out of the notification system at any time.
  • Community Health Support: Assists in slowing the spread of COVID-19 by notifying users about possible close contacts.
  • Low Resource Use: Designed to work in the background without significantly affecting battery life or data usage.
  • Transparent Privacy Policy: Information on privacy protection is readily available, fostering trust and transparency.

Cons 👎

  • Limited Reach: Effectiveness hinges on widespread adoption within the community.
  • Dependent on Compliance: Relies on users voluntarily reporting their positive test results.
  • Bluetooth Limitations: Bluetooth technology may not always accurately gauge distance between users.
  • Potential False Alarms: There is a possibility of receiving exposure notifications that don't constitute significant risk.
  • Public Health Reliance: Users must obtain a PIN from local health authorities for reporting, which could be a bottleneck.

Price 💵

SlowCOVIDNC is a free app designed for public health. There are no hidden costs or in-app purchases involved in using the app's features.

Community 🕸️

  • Official Site: NCDHHS Website
  • YouTube Channel: [Not Applicable]
  • Popular YouTuber's Channel: [Not Applicable]
  • Instagram: [Not Applicable]
  • Twitter: NCDHHS Twitter
  • Discord: [Not Applicable]
  • Facebook: NCDHHS Facebook
  • TikTok: [Not Applicable]
  • Reddit: [Not Applicable]
  • Fandom Wiki Site: [Not Applicable]

Download SlowCOVIDNC today to take part in a collective effort in protecting yourself and your community's health, all while ensuring your personal data remains secure. 📲

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