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    Coronavirus: How you can ‘TraceCovid’ in the UAE

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    Coronavirus: How you can ‘TraceCovid’ in the UAE

    The app helps people track if they have come in contact with someone with COVID-19


    Published:  April 12, 2020 12:34 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    An app in the UAE can now help you find out if you were in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    Abu Dhabi's Department of Health launched the app to curb the spread of the novel Coronavirus. It is called 'TraceCovid'. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    The app works by exchanging a Secure Tracing Identifier (STI) to track people's movements anonymously. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    The TraceCovid app is available for Apple and Android devices. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    You will be asked to verify your number, when you download the app and register. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    As the app exchanges data between devices through Bluetooth, you will need to enable it on your device. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    Bluetooth should remain enabled for the app to work effectively. Image Credit: Screenshot
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    Contact tracing has been a key factor in helping health authorities track the spread of the virus. Image Credit: Screenshot
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