Finland launches test use of contact-tracing app
The Finnish Institute of Health and Welfare announced the start of test use of the Coronavirus tracing app. The launch to the general public is planned for September. In Finland, healthcare providers will issue a code to COVID-19 positive patients to enter into the app, which will trigger proximity notifications to other users.
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