SwissCovid

Introducing SwissCovid, Switzerland's official contact tracing app, developed by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). SwissCovid is a free, voluntary app supplementing cantonal contact tracing efforts. Its use helps effectively contain the spread of the coronavirus. Combined with traditional contact tracing, hygiene practices, and social distancing, SwissCovid strengthens our collective defense against the virus. The app utilizes encrypted IDs to anonymously record close encounters with other SwissCovid users and allows check-ins at locations or events, alerting users to potential infection risks. Data remains securely stored locally on your device, adhering to Swiss law and prioritizing user privacy. Download SwissCovid today to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

App Features:

• Contact Tracing: The app anonymously logs proximity encounters with other SwissCovid users, identifying high-risk interactions. This complements existing cantonal contact tracing initiatives.
• Minimum System Requirements: Requires Android 6.0 or later.
• Encounter Tracking: Employs Bluetooth to transmit encrypted IDs (checksums), recording encounter duration and proximity. Checksums are automatically deleted after two weeks.
• Check-in Functionality: Allows users to check into locations or events, receiving alerts if a potential exposure occurs. Only user presence is recorded, safeguarding privacy.
• Notifications: Users testing positive receive a COVID code activating in-app notifications, alerting close contacts and those who checked into the same locations during the infectious period. Privacy remains paramount.
• Privacy Protection: All data is stored solely on the user's device. No personal or location data is transmitted to central servers, ensuring compliance with Swiss law and protecting user privacy.

Conclusion:

SwissCovid is a vital tool in Switzerland's fight against the coronavirus. It complements existing strategies, promoting voluntary participation to effectively contain the virus's spread. Its features—encounter tracking, check-ins, exposure notifications, and robust privacy protections—combine to offer a powerful, user-friendly solution. Using SwissCovid alongside hygiene and social distancing measures significantly contributes to controlling the pandemic.

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