StopCOVID NI

Use this HSC contact tracing app to help all of us in NI by stopping or slowing the spread of COVID-19.

** Support the health services **

** Help avoid more lockdowns **

** Save lives **

How does the app work?

If you are in close contact with an app user who has added a positive COVID-19 test result to their app, this app will notify you. You won’t know who, when or where.

StopCOVID NI

Brief: StopCOVID NI is the official COVID-19 contact tracing app for Northern Ireland, designed to alert users who have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Built with privacy in mind, it leverages the Exposure Notification API by Apple and Google to ensure user anonymity and security.

Core Features:

• 🚨 COVID-19 Exposure Notifications: If a user is tested positive and enters the provided code, the app notifies other users who have been in close contact, minimizing the spread of the virus.
• 🔒 Privacy Protection: The app uses a decentralized model, ensuring your identity and location remain confidential at all times.
• 🌐 International Coordination: Exchange 'diagnosis keys' with apps from other countries to facilitate contact tracing while traveling abroad.
• 🔑 Random ID Swapping: Unique, anonymous IDs are exchanged with other users' devices, allowing for secure and private contact tracing.
• ✉️ SMS Verification: Verified positive test results via SMS allow users to share 'diagnosis keys' easily, improving the tracing process.

Pros:

• 👤 Anonymity Assured: Personal details, such as identity and location, are not tracked or stored, prioritizing user privacy.
• 🤝 Community Defense: Contributes to the global fight against COVID-19 by proactively notifying potentially affected individuals.
• 🌍 Cross-Border Compatibility: Works seamlessly across borders with participating countries, ensuring continuous protection.
• 📱 Tech-Savvy Solution: Utilizes the latest technology provided by leading tech companies, Apple and Google, for reliable and efficient contact tracing.
• ✅ Simple to Use: Straightforward interface and process for entering a positive COVID-19 test result to alert others.

Cons:

• 📶 Requires Constant Bluetooth: Constant Bluetooth use may lead to increased battery consumption.
• 🤔 Dependent on User Participation: Effective contact tracing is only possible with widespread user adoption.
• 🧳 Potential Privacy Concerns Abroad: While privacy is a core design of the app, regulations may vary when sharing 'diagnosis keys' internationally.
• 🚀 Tech Requirements: The app requires the latest operating systems to function, which might exclude users with older devices.
• 📡 Data Connection Dependencies: A reliable internet connection is needed for downloading and updating the app.

Price:

• 💵 The app is free to download and use, with no in-app purchases required to access its full functionality.

Empower yourself and your community in the combat against COVID-19 by using StopCOVID NI. By collaborating through this tech, you aid in creating a safer environment for everyone. Download StopCOVID NI for free and join the effort in keeping Northern Ireland healthy and informed.