- Soft soap from Hancock for IoW residents who have the app installed Archived Message
Posted by Mary
on May 7, 2020, 1:46 pm
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"You are the pioneers" – Minister's message to Isle of Wight over Covid app 'If you become unwell with coronavirus symptoms you can inform the NHS via the app. Other app users that you’ve had significant contact with in the last few days will then be sent an alert by the NHS, along with advice about what to do. It has been designed with a form of Bluetooth that conserves power so the app won’t drain your battery, and any information will be securely stored on your phone. Security is an important consideration for us and we have been working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre to get this right. I was pleased to see that in a poll conducted by the County Press, 75 per cent of Islanders said they would be willing to use the app. I am so grateful to the enthusiasm shown by Islanders, who know that by taking part in this pilot they are at the forefront of our plans to get Britain back on her feet. We have seen magnificent support from local leaders, NHS workers and people all across the Island who are committed to making this project a success. Your community presents the perfect environment to test the app; as it allows us to run the trial in scientifically controlled conditions. So your participation is essential if we are to find out what works and what doesn’t, and make the app better as a result. Although this work is an important step in our response, I want to stress that this pilot does not mean the end of social distancing on the Isle of Wight.' https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/18431228.pioneers---ministers-message-isle-wight-covid-app/ |
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