Britain's air force tests virus-tracing app for NHS but privacy concerns remain
British Health Minister Matt Hancock wants people across the country to download the app when it goes live.Further details on the app are set to be disclosed in the coming days.
The app, which relies on Bluetooth technology, is designed to alert smartphone owners if they have come into close contact with anyone that shows symptoms of the coronavirus. British Health Minister Matt Hancock said Wednesday that the lockdown won't be lifted until the government has the infrastructure to carry out mass contact-tracing of those who have been infected with the coronavirus.Britain is planning to hire 18,000 people to carry out manual contact-tracing alongside the app. Of those, 3,000 will be clinical personnel, while the others will need to be trained up.
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