Aarogya Setu app released by The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology that helps people understand their risk of exposure to the Corona virus disease and take necessary precautions. Here is what you need to know about the app and how it works
Explained by Industrial Consultant in Hyderabad
Governments across the world are looking at ways to flatten the curve of the Coronavirus pandemic. In India, one such step is the Aarogya Setu mobile app, developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, which helps you understand your risk of contracting COVID-19.
This is designed to help you self-examine and understand your risk of contracting COVID-19. All it requires is that you keep your Bluetooth switched on and based on your location, the app will alert you, if you have unknowingly crossed paths with a COVID-positive person. In this case, if you happen to develop symptoms, you could take necessary precautions early on.
Once you download the app on your smartphone, you will need to allow the app to access your device location. You will also be asked to enter the OTP for confirmation. Fill in the required information, such as gender, name, age, profession, history of foreign travel, etc. If you have travelled recently and there have been COVID-19 cases reported thereafter, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) database will help you understand if you are at risk.
The app calculates your risk, by using artificial intelligence, algorithms and Bluetooth. For this, the Bluetooth needs to be turned on all the time.
Yes, apart from English and Hindi, Aarogya Setu is also available in Gujarati, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Oriya, Malayalam, Punjabi and Marathi.