Epidemiological and public health requirements for COVID-19 contact tracing apps and their evaluation

02/10/2021

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by   Vittoria Colizza, et al.

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Digital contact tracing is a public health intervention. It should be integrated with local health policy, provide rapid and accurate notifications to exposed individuals, and encourage high app uptake and adherence to quarantine. Real-time monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of app-based contact tracing is key for improvement and public trust.