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Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks during a news conference in Richmond, Va. on June 4. Virginia has rolled out a smartphone app to automatically notify people if they might have been exposed to the coronavirus. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing

August 5, 2020 • Virginia's new COVIDWISE app is designed to alert users who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. The app relies on Bluetooth to notify people who may be at risk.

Virginia Unveils App To Aid Contact Tracing

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