Anonymous ID: 12266f April 27, 2020, 12:53 a.m. No.8934832   🗄️.is đź”—kun   >>4834 >>4861 >>4937 >>4956 >>5036 >>5055 >>5070 >>5135 >>5229

Nearly 2 million Australians download coronavirus tracing

app within hours of its release

APRIL 26, 2020 / 9:02 PM

UPDATED 20 MINUTES AGO

 

"SYDNEY (Reuters) - Nearly two million Australians rushed to download an app designed to help medical workers and state governments trace close contacts of COVID-19 patients, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s approval rating soared on his pandemic response.

 

Australia has been one of the most successful countries in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, recording just 83 deaths and 6,700 cases, because of border closures, movement restrictions and a stay-at-home policy. It has lowered the daily infection growth rate to less than 1%, down from the 25% seen in March.

 

Some Australian states have begun easing social distancing restrictions and Australia will soon begin testing people regardless of symptoms, firstly focusing on young adults and health workers.

 

Health Minister Greg Hunt said 1.89 million Australians have downloaded the tracing app CovidSafe as of 1600 (0600 GMT) on Monday, more than 7% of the country’s population. The near 2 million downloads came within 16 hours of the app’s launch."

 

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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-australia/nearly-2-million-australians-download-coronavirus-tracing-app-within-hours-of-its-release

25 million AU so DS propaganda not working very well