In response to the on-going outbreak, Google and Apple have announced a partnership to assist Governments around the world in building applications to combat the coronavirus.
While Government departments are showing suitable appetite to take a digital approach to tackling the pandemic, Silicon Valley showing an interest is a very encouraging sign. There are plenty of smart people working for the Government but having the brains that design and maintain Android and iOS will certainly add some weight to the proposition.
“Across the world, governments and health authorities are working together to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, to protect people and get society back up and running,” the duo said in a joint statement.
“Software developers are contributing by crafting technical tools to help combat the virus and save lives. In this spirit of collaboration, Google and Apple are announcing a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design.”
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