So far, the app has sent 346 exposure notifications, most of those beginning Oct. 3. The app has led 46 people to anonymously notify others of their positive COVID-19 test results.
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Around a quarter of a million North Carolinians have downloaded a cell phone app that alerts them when they come into close contact with someone who has tested positive for the coronavirus. Here's why it's controversial.
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A survey shows 71 percent of Americans won’t download a tracing app, largely because of privacy concerns. Researchers say widespread use of the app could significantly curtail the spread of COVID-19.
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Like many people who use substances, China did not discover her first pregnancy right away. She didn't get medical care that mirrored standard of care for pregnant women.
This time, China is determined to do better.
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