MI COVID Alert
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Name MI COVID Alert
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category Health & Fitness
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Price Free
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Safety 100% Safe
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Developer State of Michigan
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Version 1.0
MI COVID Alert
Brief
MI COVID Alert is a contact tracing app developed to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. Leveraging Bluetooth technology, the app facilitates anonymous key exchanges between users to alert them about possible exposures to the virus, all while ensuring user privacy and data security.
📌 Core Features
- Anonymous Key Exchange: Exchanges random Bluetooth keys with nearby users to detect possible COVID-19 exposures 📡.
- Exposure Notifications: Alerts users if they've been close to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 🚨.
- Privacy Protection: No personal data or location tracking involved, respecting user privacy 🛡️.
- Validation PIN: Includes a system requiring a PIN from public health authorities to report positive results, preventing false notifications 📌.
- Background Operation: Works in the background without draining the battery excessively 🔋.
👍 Pros
- Health Safety: Contributes to public health by alerting users about potential risks ⚕️.
- Easy to Use: Simply download and enable Bluetooth to start using the service 📱.
- Integration with Apple and Google: Built on the reliable Apple and Google BLE framework 🤝.
- Energy Efficient: Designed to operate efficiently without significantly impacting battery life 🍃.
👎 Cons
- Bluetooth Dependency: Relies on Bluetooth, which might not always be enabled or could have connectivity issues ⚠️.
- User Adoption: Effectiveness is dependent on widespread user adoption 🌐.
- Technical Limitations: Distance estimation is not always accurate due to BLE signal variability 📶.
- Limited to Michigan: Only available and functional for Michigan residents and visitors 🗺️.
💵 Price
MI COVID Alert is a free app, designed as a public health tool without any associated costs or in-app purchases 💸.
Please note that the availability and functionality of the app may evolve as the pandemic situation changes or concludes. Always consult the latest guidelines from local health authorities for up-to-date information and best practices.
