How to enable COVID contact-tracing with NHS COVID-19 app — Apple World Today

The software uses Bluetooth data to contact-trace, and the data must be as accurate as possible. Only iPhones that run iOS 13.5 or above can run the NHS COVID-19 app with the level of accuracy needed for contact-tracing.

If you own one of the following devices, you can run the NHS COVID-19 app: iPhone 6s Plus; iPhone SE (1st generation); iPhone 7; iPhone 7 Plus; iPhone 8; iPhone 8 Plus; iPhone X; iPhone XS; iPhone XS Max; iPhone XR; iPhone 11;  iPhone 11 Pro; iPhone 11 Pro Plus; iPhone SE (2020). You can also download the app if you own an iPod Touch 7th Generation. 

You can also download the app if you own an iPod Touch 7th Generation. 

Android users can use it on phones up to five years old too.

Installing the NHS COVID-19 contact-tracing app

In these changing times, many of us are still struggling with how to create WFH policy rules and regulations, and more still are looking for ways to keep themselves safe. If you want to install the app, search “NHS COVID-19” in your app store. 

One thing to note is that the NHS COVID-19 app has been created for residents of England and Wales. Scottish residents should use their specific contract-tracing app.

Enabling contact-tracing on the NHS COVID-19 app

The first thing you need to do is turn on COVID-19 exposure notifications. 

How to turn on COVID-19 exposure notifications

To do this, follow these instructions:

° Open Settings.

° Select “Exposure Notifications.”

° Tap “Turn on exposure notifications.”

 ° You will be shown a page explaining how your iPhone can alert you if you have been exposed to COVID-19. Tap “Continue.”

° Select your country.

Now that COVID-19 exposure notifications are enabled on your iPhone, it’s time to set up your contact-tracking app. Here’s how:

° Open the NHS COVID_19 app.

° Enter the first part of your post code when prompted.

° Enable COVID-19 exposure logging and notifications.

° If you believe you have symptoms, enter them in the app. You’ll then be told if it’s necessary to get a test.
° If you have symptoms and the app recommends you get tested, it will direct you to a site where tests can be booked. You will also see a 10-day isolation countdown. Keep in touch with friends and family on video calls and avoid contact wherever possible.
° If you receive a positive test result, you’ll receive a code that can be entered into the app. The NHS COVID-19 app will then automatically alert people you’ve been in contact with.

Time to save lives

Do you think the NHS is on track to be one of the 50 leading SaaS companies? If they improve the efficiency of contact-tracing in England and Wales then they should become contenders.

After reading this article, you will be able to install and set-up the NHS COVID-19 app on any iPhone that runs iOS 13.5 or later. You should also have learned how to turn on exposure notifications.

Most importantly, you’re in a better position to protect yourself, protect those who are most vulnerable, and save lives.

John Allen, director and global SEO at RingCentral, a global UCaaS, VoIP and contact center services provider. He has over 14 years of experience and an extensive background in building and optimizing digital marketing programs. He has written for websites such as The Stevie Awards and Clicdata.