The WHO intends to release a contact tracing app for the Covid-19 which will be offered to those countries that cannot create their own.
Many countries affected by covid-19 have the resources to create an app monitorings, they will be able to use the corresponding application that the World Health Organization (WHO) intends to release.
WHO's Bernardo Mariano told interview with Reuters, that they plan to launch a Covid-19 symptom assessment app in May. Anyone government θα μπορούσε να κυκλοφορήσει μια προσαρμοσμένη version of the application, but the version as such will help those countries that do not have any relevant application.
The organization is also considering adding contact tracking and has talked to Apple and Google about use of monitoring technology. Legal and privacy issues have so far prevented the WHO from accessing this software. Apple and Google have promised to offer a decentralized system that will keep data anonymous, but there are still concerns that companies may misuse the data to make a profit later.
Of course even a simple, basic application that would analyze the symptoms could prove vital. A globally available WHO app could better inform those who do not know what to expect from the coronavirus and encourage more people to take precautions.
Detecting contacts can also be vital to society after a lockdown, as it could more closely monitor the spread of the virus and help curb it.
