Dear ESF Community,
New York State recently launched COVID Alert NY – the official Exposure Notification App created by the New York State Department of Health in partnership with Google and Apple. According to the announcement, it is now possible to use your phone in the fight against COVID-19 to receive exposure alerts, without compromising your privacy or personal information. This app puts the power in everyone’s hands to protect our neighbors, friends, family, and the community at large.
A complete description is below. For the health and safety of our community, please download the app.
What is COVID Alert NY?
COVID Alert NY is New York State’s official Exposure Notification App. This is a free smartphone app for anyone 18+ who lives and/or works in New York available for download in the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The COVID Alert NY app notifies users if they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Upon receiving an exposure notification, the app will encourage users to contact their physician or the State Health Department hotline (1-833-227-5045) to get more information about quarantining and testing.
Anyone who downloads the app does not have to worry about being tracked, identified or having their personal information shared. The app is completely anonymous and does not track your location or movement. No personal data is collected. COVID Alert NY uses Bluetooth proximity-enabled exposure notification technology provided by Apple and Google which is safe and secure.
Thank you,
Office of Communications
