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A more comprehensive solution provides preventive controls and advice that guides people through the process of identifying symptoms, reporting test results, and responding appropriately.proximity tracing
Mobile proximity tracing automatically logs contacts between people who are running compatible apps on their phones. Many automated solutions have been developed, but the one that’s likely to be most widely adopted is a. It uses Bluetooth low energy technology to log any event in which two people pass within a specified distance of each other.
apps based on the framework, as are some U.S. states, but it is unclear whether it will become a global standard.While app-based anonymous proximity tracing has great value, its potential scope is limited by the fact that people must opt into using the app and the built-in privacy features make the solution unsuitable for situations in which people’s must be known, which is often the case in scenarios like a business complex or school campus, Mouline said.
Location-based tracing enables critical event managers to identify people who may have passed through an area, even if they didn’t contact an infected person directly. That’s useful in the case of the coronavirus since it is believed infections can be spread through surfaces and water droplets that linger in the air.
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