The World Health Organization indicated that it will launch a COVID-19 app for countries that do not take the initiative to create one. The organization created a COVID-19 app for system assessment, which will be released in May. Any government that chooses to will have t ability to else a version of this app for a specific country. The app can help to inform users about symptoms and encourage them to get tested.
The World Health Organization is also speaking with Apple and Google regarding the contact tracing technology used by the tech companies. Apple and Google could provide decentralized data to show the spread of the virus in a way that safeguards privacy.
Global Virus Symptom Apps
The WHO Will Create a COVID-19 App for Countries Without an App
Trend Themes
1. COVID-19 Symptom Apps - Developing mobile apps that inform users about COVID-19 symptoms and encourage them to get tested.
2. Contact Tracing Technology - Utilizing decentralized data to track the spread of the virus while prioritizing individual privacy.
3. Government-backed Health Apps - Creating country-specific COVID-19 apps with the support of government initiatives.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for developers to create user-friendly COVID-19 symptom apps with testing reminders.
2. Data Privacy and Security - Disruptive innovation potential in providing secure and decentralized contact tracing technologies.
3. Government Health Initiatives - Collaboration opportunities between governments and tech companies to develop robust country-specific COVID-19 apps.