Apple's Covid-19 App

Apple just released a COVID-19 app backed by the CDC that tells you whether to quarantine or get tested — here's how it works

Apple released a new COVID-19 screening app Friday that tells people whether to social distance, quarantine, or seek out a coronavirus test based on their circumstances.

The app is the result of a partnership between Apple, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and the White House. It is available on the App Store and online, and iPhone users can access it by asking Siri, "How do I know if I have coronavirus?"

The app guides users through a series of questions about their symptoms, making recommendations based on their circumstances that include practicing social distancing, disinfecting surfaces in their homes, seeking medical treatment, and seeking a COVID-19 test.

In a statement to Business Insider, a CDC spokesperson said the app is a "direct response" to calls from President Donald Trump to launch a nationwide digital screening service.

Apple's COVID-19 app is one of the first widely-released products resulting from the federal government's attempt to harness big tech companies' reach to combat the spread of coronavirus. While it doesn't involve any data collection, Apple's app bears similarities to an app rolled out by the Chinese government and powered by Alibaba that instructs users to self-quarantine based on their answers to survey questions.

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