DownloadIntroducing SwissCovid, Switzerland's official contact tracing app, developed by the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH). SwissCovid is a free, voluntary app supplementing cantonal contact tracing efforts. Its use is crucial in effectively controlling the spread of the coronavirus. Combined with traditional contact tracing, hygiene practices, and social distancing, SwissCovid helps keep the virus at bay. The app utilizes encrypted IDs to anonymously record close encounters with other SwissCovid users and allows check-ins at various locations, alerting users to potential infection risks. Data remains securely stored locally on your device, adhering to Swiss law and prioritizing user privacy. Download SwissCovid today to contribute to curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
App Features:
- Contact Tracing: The app anonymously logs proximity encounters with other SwissCovid users, identifying high-risk situations. This complements existing cantonal contact tracing initiatives.
- Minimum System Requirements: Requires Android 6 or later.
- Encounter Tracking: Employs Bluetooth to transmit encrypted IDs (checksums), recording encounter duration and proximity. Checksums are automatically deleted after two weeks.
- Check-in Functionality: Allows users to check into locations or meetings, receiving alerts if a potential infection risk arises. Only user presence is recorded, safeguarding privacy.
- Notifications: Users testing positive receive a Covid code activating app notifications, alerting close contacts and those who checked into the same locations during the infectious period. Privacy is maintained throughout.
- Privacy Protection: All data remains securely stored locally on the user's device. No personal or location data is transmitted to central servers, ensuring compliance with Swiss law and data privacy regulations.
Conclusion:
SwissCovid is a vital tool in Switzerland's fight against the coronavirus. It enhances existing contact tracing efforts through voluntary public participation. Its features—encounter tracking, check-ins, exposure notifications, and robust privacy protection—make it a valuable asset in containing the virus. Using SwissCovid alongside hygiene and social distancing measures significantly contributes to curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
