Alerts telling app users to self-isolate drop 43% in a week, figures show
The Government has announced the app is being updated so fewer contacts will be instructed to isolate.
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Dating app Bumble to offer trauma support to victims of sexual assault
Users will be given access to therapy sessions and one-to-one chat support.
Science & technology|Aug 4, 2021
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Dating app Bumble to offer trauma support to victims of sexual assault
Users will be given access to therapy sessions and one-to-one chat support.
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Covid-19 app updated to cut number of people isolating as ‘pingdemic’ continues
Changes do not mean the sensitivity or the risk threshold have been altered, the Department for Health and Social Care said.
Science & technology|Aug 2, 2021
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Covid-19 app updated to cut number of people isolating as ‘pingdemic’ continues
Changes do not mean the sensitivity or the risk threshold have been altered, the Department for Health and Social Care said.
Science & Technology|Aug 2, 2021
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Thousands in region told to isolate as record number of people are 'pinged' by Covid app
Nearly 15,000 people in the Black Country and Staffordshire were contacted by the NHS Covid-19 app and told to isolate in the latest week, figures reveal.
Coronavirus|Jul 31, 2021
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New record for Covid app self-isolation alerts as ‘pingdemic’ continues
This week the Government said it was expanding its daily contact testing for front line sectors as an alternative to isolation.
UK News|Jul 29, 2021
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New record for Covid app self-isolation alerts as ‘pingdemic’ continues
This week the Government said it was expanding its daily contact testing for front line sectors as an alternative to isolation.
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‘Crucial’ for people to self-isolate when pinged by app, says No 10
Downing Street’s statement came after business minister Paul Scully suggested people and firms should make an ‘informed decision’ about what to do.
Coronavirus|Jul 20, 2021
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‘Crucial’ for people to self-isolate when pinged by app, says No 10
Downing Street’s statement came after business minister Paul Scully suggested people and firms should make an ‘informed decision’ about what to do.
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People should make ‘informed decision’ if pinged by Covid app, minister says
Business minister Paul Scully said it was up to employers and individuals to decide how to respond to a notification from the NHS Covid-19 app.
Coronavirus|Jul 20, 2021
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‘Highly unlikely’ neighbours are being pinged through walls by Covid app – No 10
Downing Street said the low-strength Bluetooth used by the app is unlikely to be strong enough.
UK News|Jul 16, 2021
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Holidaymakers urged to check small print in case they are pinged by Covid app
Consumer group Which? warned it can be ‘incredibly difficult’ for anyone told to self-isolate to get their money back.
UK News|Jul 16, 2021
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Xbox adds new spending controls to Family Settings app
The gaming giant’s parental controls app will now enable parents to set spending limits for their children by adding money to their account.
Science & technology|Jul 14, 2021
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Peter Rhodes on quitting Afghanistan, switching off the NHS app and Southgate's courageous patriotism
Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.
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