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 is key to effectively controlling the spread of the coronavirus. Combined with traditional contact tracing, hygiene practices, and social distancing, SwissCovid helps keep the virus at bay. The app uses encrypted IDs to anonymously record close encounters with other SwissCovid users and allows check-ins at locations, alerting users to potential infection risks. Data remains securely stored locally on your device, adhering to Swiss law. Download SwissCovid today to help curb the spread of coronavirus.
App Features:
- Contact Tracing: The app enhances traditional cantonal contact tracing by anonymously logging proximity encounters with other app users, identifying high-risk situations.
- Minimum Requirements: Requires Android 6 or later.
- Encounter Tracking: Uses 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 meetings, receiving alerts if a subsequent infection risk is identified. Only user presence is recorded, preserving privacy.
- Notifications: Users testing positive receive a COVID code activating in-app notifications, alerting close contacts and those at shared locations during the infectious period. Privacy is maintained throughout.
- Privacy: All data remains securely stored locally on the user's device. No personal or location data is transmitted to central servers, ensuring privacy and compliance with Swiss law.
Conclusion:
SwissCovid is Switzerland's official contact tracing app, aiding in coronavirus control. It complements existing efforts, relying on voluntary public participation. Its features – encounter tracking, check-ins, exposure notifications, and robust privacy protection – combined with adherence to hygiene and social distancing guidelines, offer a powerful tool in containing the virus.
