Digital Contact Tracing

Digital contact tracing uses smartphone technology to quickly identify and notify individuals who have been near someone diagnosed with an infectious disease, like COVID-19. Apps and Bluetooth or GPS tools track close contacts and store this information securely. If a user reports being sick or tests positive, others who were in contact are alerted promptly, helping prevent further spread. This approach complements traditional methods by providing faster, scalable, and more accurate tracking, ultimately aiding public health efforts while maintaining privacy through anonymized data and secure protocols.