MIT Technology Review December 14, 2020
Mia Sato

Many states rolled out exposure notification services after covid transmissions started surging, but health experts say new apps can still help.

California’s exposure notification system launched statewide on December 10, which means that almost half of all Americans now live somewhere covered by an app that will warn them if they’ve been close to someone with covid-19.

We’re watching these rollouts closely as part of our Covid Tracing Tracker, which monitors the development of contact tracing apps in the US and around the world. These apps are now operating in 19 states, as well as in Washington, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico. A handful of other states are either in a pilot period or have said they are considering using...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

Continue Reading

 
Topics: Apps, Digital Health, Govt Agencies, Healthcare System, mHealth, Patient / Consumer, Provider, Public Health / COVID, States, Technology
Related Articles:
Journalists Address HHS Under Trump, Rural PFAS Contamination, and Bird Flu
Moderna says it’s ‘one step closer’ to a norovirus vaccine as the virus spreads across the U.S.
It's sick season. Here's how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV
China marks muted 5th anniversary of first COVID death
HHS Unveils AI Strategic Plan for Healthcare, Human Services and Public Health

Share This Article