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. 📲