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Japan's Covid-19 app failed to pass on some contact warnings
Due to bug in Android version.
Feb 4 2021 6:44AM
Google, Apple roll out built-in COVID-19 exposure notifications to phones
To assist in contact tracing without having to build an app.
Sep 2 2020 6:28AM
Airplane mode, prepaid SIMs used to dodge COVID-19 tracking
Low-tech evasion methods employed.
Aug 25 2020 6:36AM
Google says 20 US states, territories 'exploring' contact tracing apps
Representing about 45 percent of the country's population.
Aug 1 2020 9:35AM
WHO says apps can't replace 'boots-on-the-ground' in virus fight
"Shoe-leather epidemiology" still important.
May 5 2020 6:50AM
Apple and Google to ban use of location tracking in contact tracing apps
That are built on their forthcoming capability.
May 5 2020 6:50AM
Australia's COVID tracing app better than Singapore's: Health chief
But uncertainty surrounds full release of source code.
Apr 23 2020 7:10PM
Govt raises prospect of new laws for COVID contact tracing app
As privacy fears persist.
Apr 21 2020 6:58AM
Govt to release source code of forthcoming 'COVID trace' app
Will also make privacy assessment public.
Apr 18 2020 3:50PM
EU wants voluntary, privacy-based virus-tracking mobile apps
Contract tracing takes shape.
Apr 17 2020 11:30AM
Apple and Google to create contact tracing technology
Will allow mobile devices to trade information via Bluetooth.
Apr 11 2020 11:52AM
