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Looks like the #NHS #TestAndTrace #contactTracing app is finally here. Why did it take them so long?
It& #39;s of less utility to me right now given my #longcovid has me effectively housebound due to symptoms, but interesting to see the process of setting it up 1/n
It& #39;s of less utility to me right now given my #longcovid has me effectively housebound due to symptoms, but interesting to see the process of setting it up 1/n
Now I realise why I saw QR codes displayed at entrances to cafes etc over the summer 2/n
"We use automated-decision making to help determine which other users need to be anonymously alerted" - I wonder how accurate these automated decisions will be? 3/n
I can see why some people might not want this enabled, especially if they don& #39;t fully understand what& #39;s actually happening here with this process 4/n
During setup, I had to enter the first 3 digits of my postcode, and then the home screen of the app tells you the risk level for your neighbourhood. I don& #39;t know what risk level of MEDIUM means though? 5/n
I tap to find out more information about my area risk level. It doesn& #39;t seem to tell me to do anything different from what I& #39;m already doing, in terms of taking precautions 6/n
I see that some are already confusing this NHS Test and Trace app with the NHS app (for booking GP appointments etc) that has already existed for a while. Will be interesting to see if a negative perception of the Test and Trace app will lead to fewer new users of the NHS app 7/n
So the Test and Trace app I& #39;ve downloaded this morning is only for England/Wales (i.e. not the entire UK) - I really hope the NHS is fully transparent and publish regular updates as to how many people are downloading the app (and actually keep using it or uninstall it) /end
