COVIDSafe App Released

Published On: 27 April 2020

The Australian Government has released its COVIDSafe app for smartphones. The app is available to download for free via the Apple or Google app stores.

Its purpose is to identify people who may have come into contact with someone who has COVID-19 so that they can be advised to take measures to help stop the spread of the virus or to get tested.

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COVIDSafe App Released

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