SlowCOVIDNC

SlowCOVIDNC is the official COVID-19 Exposure Notification app for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS). It allows users to know if they may have been in close contact with someone who has shared a positive COVID-19 test result through the app. Users can anonymously share a positive COVID-19 test result to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

NCDHHS created this app so that North Carolinians can do their part to protect their community and slow the spread of the virus.

HOW SLOWCOVIDNC WORKS?

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
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• Twitter: NCDHHS Twitter
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• Facebook: NCDHHS Facebook
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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. ?