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Isle Of Wight To Be Among The First In The Country To Trial Coronavirus App

Residents on the Isle of Wight will be among the first in the country to have access to a new contact tracing app as part of the next phase of the Government’s plan to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Council Leader, Councillor Dave Stewart, said: “I am very pleased we can be the first place to use this new digital technology in the country. “The app, which supports the wider programme of contact tracing by Public Health England, really does give us the opportunity to get ahead of the virus. "People who have been in contact with symptomatic individuals will be identified much earlier than is currently the case and they will be provided with advice so they can act appropriately to protect themselves and our community. “The opportunity to be part of this initial roll-out and lead the way for the rest of the nation is consistent with the council’s prime objective of securing the best possible protection for our whole community from Covid-19. “I really do think this is an amazing opportunity for the Isle of Wight and one I know residents will join with me in embracing.” Meanwhile, other political parties on the Island have been having their say.  

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