DHSC launches nhs covid-19 app

Today, the DHSC has launched the NHS COVID-19 app which will help to control the spread of the virus by identifying if an individual has been in contact with someone who has tested positive with coronavirus. Staff and students aged 16 and over will be able to download the App.

The ‘Use of the NHS COVID-19 app in schools and further education colleges’, explains how the App will work in education settings. The DHSC have advised we all take to familiarise ourselves with the guidance, how it will work for students and staff within individual settings and how it complements existing processes to respond to any infection, as set out in the current further education guidance for the autumn term.

In addition, the Department of Health and Social Care have issued guidance which provides further detail on maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace for some sectors which may be relevant to your setting.

The app has a number of tools to protect you, including contact tracing, local area alerts and venue check-in. It uses proven technology from Apple and Google, designed to protect every user’s privacy. 

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