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How useful are apps for containing coronavirus outbreaks?

There are many reasons why covid-19 contact-tracing apps may not work

17 April 2020

Many countries are hoping to use contact-tracing apps to leave lockdown and suppress further coronavirus outbreaks, but the use of such technology has many issues

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There are many reasons why covid-19 contact-tracing apps may not work

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