
The government is proposing a mechanism as part of easing the lockdown whereby millions of people in the UK population will be asked to download a track and trace app in order to limit the spread of coronavirus. The aim of the app is to track anyone who has been in contact with infected persons and/or anyone who has the virus so the app can notify others.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced that the trial of a “test, track and trace” programme will start on the Isle of Wight on Tuesday 5th May 2002. If the trial becomes successful it will be rolled out all over UK and all residents will be asked to download the app.