Apple on Friday released a COVID-19 website and app with a screening tool and other information about the coronavirus outbreak. Apple said the app and site are meant to "make it easy for people across the country to get trusted information and guidance at a time when the US is feeling the heavy burden of COVID-19."
They were developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House coronavirus task force, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The COVID-19 app and website include a screening tool that asks users to answer a series of questions around risk factors, recent exposure, and symptoms, Apple said in a release. Based on their responses, users will receive CDC recommendations on the next steps, including "guidance on social distancing and self-isolating, how to closely monitor symptoms, whether or not a test is recommended at this time, and when to contact a medical provider."
Apple said the screening tool doesn't replace instructions from doctors and health care providers or guidance from state and local health authorities.
"To help you stay informed, understand symptoms, and take proper steps to protect your health, Apple has created a COVID-19 website and a US app in partnership with the CDC," said Apple CEO Tim Cook in a tweet Friday. "As always, the data is yours, and your privacy is protected. Stay safe and healthy."
In addition to the screening tool, Apple said the app and website would offer answers to frequently asked questions about the coronavirus as well as up-to-date information from the CDC, including best practices for washing hands and how to monitor symptoms.
Earlier this week, Apple updated its digital assistant Siri to help guide those worried about coronavirus symptoms. Summoned by asking Siri, "do I have coronavirus," the assistant will respond with the survey that uses yes and no answers to try to guide people on potential next steps.
They were developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the White House coronavirus task force, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The COVID-19 app and website include a screening tool that asks users to answer a series of questions around risk factors, recent exposure, and symptoms, Apple said in a release. Based on their responses, users will receive CDC recommendations on the next steps, including "guidance on social distancing and self-isolating, how to closely monitor symptoms, whether or not a test is recommended at this time, and when to contact a medical provider."
Apple said the screening tool doesn't replace instructions from doctors and health care providers or guidance from state and local health authorities.
"To help you stay informed, understand symptoms, and take proper steps to protect your health, Apple has created a COVID-19 website and a US app in partnership with the CDC," said Apple CEO Tim Cook in a tweet Friday. "As always, the data is yours, and your privacy is protected. Stay safe and healthy."
In addition to the screening tool, Apple said the app and website would offer answers to frequently asked questions about the coronavirus as well as up-to-date information from the CDC, including best practices for washing hands and how to monitor symptoms.
Earlier this week, Apple updated its digital assistant Siri to help guide those worried about coronavirus symptoms. Summoned by asking Siri, "do I have coronavirus," the assistant will respond with the survey that uses yes and no answers to try to guide people on potential next steps.
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