VA is the first state to implement a free COVID-19 exposure notification app. The app is called COVIDWISE; it was developed in a partnership between VA Department of Health, Google, and Apple. COVIDWISE allows your smart phone to anonymously notify others if you have tested positive for COVID-19, and notifies you if you’ve likely been exposed to the virus based on anonymous reports from other app users.
The goal is to reduce risk for your friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues. But, it only works if most people use it. Here’s how you can:
- Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and download COVIDWISE
- Share information about COVIDWISE with friends, colleagues, and family
- Post & share your support on social media