â–º Listen Live

Province launching new contact-tracing app

The province is testing a new app to make it easier to track whether Albertans could have been exposed to COVID-19. Using Bluetooth, ABTraceTogether allows opt-in users to find out if they’ve been in contact with someone who has been exposed to COVID-19.

Contact tracing is the identification and follow-up of people who may have come into contact with a person infected with a contagious disease. The province views it as a tool that can be combined with other methods to keep people safer, open up the economy sooner, and move closer to a greater sense of normalcy.

If an infected person has the app, they would be asked to voluntarily upload encrypted data to Alberta Health Services Contact Tracers. The tracers will then be able to use that information, and share with other app users who have had close contact.

To deal with concerns surrounding privacy, the government says there is limited disclosure of information for app users, including identifiable information exchanged between phones. Officials add information is collected by AHS only when a user tests positive and voluntarily uploads their contact log.

Written by Michael Lumsden. MyGrandePrairieNow.com

Mike Marshall
Mike Marshall
News / Afternoon Host
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Cold Lake RCMP urge residents to shelter in place after gunshot report

Cold Lake RCMP are asking residents near 8 Street and 10 Avenue to shelter in place as officers respond to a report of a gunshot in the area. 

RCMP officer’s child exploitation case moves to King’s Bench

The case of St. Paul RCMP officer Evan Peacock, who is facing multiple child exploitation charges, has been raised to the Court of King's Bench, with his next appearance set for July 7 in St. Paul. 

RCMP seeking help in identifying break-in suspects at Lac Bellevue Legion campground

St. Paul RCMP are asking for the publics assistance in identifying three people suspected of breaking into the Lac Bellevue Legion campground in the county of St. Paul. 

Cold Lake council offering 1,000 free kids tickets for RCMP Musical Ride

The RCMP Musical Ride is coming to Cold Lake on July 24 and the city is making it easier for families to attend by giving up to 1,000 free children's tickets. 

Cold Lake adjusts sponsorship for RCMP charity golf tournament

During the June 24th council meeting, Cold Lake city council approved a request to move $3,500 sponsorship grant for the upcoming RCMP Charity Golf Tournament after the original sponsorship level became unavailable. 
- Advertisement -