HSE spends €850,000 on contact tracing app so far

The Health Service Executive (HSE) says its new Covid-19 contact tracing app has cost €850,000 so far to develop.
HSE spends €850,000 on contact tracing app so far
It is set to be launched this week if given the green light by Cabinet.
Wed, 01 Jul, 2020 - 11:13
Digital Desk staff

The Health Service Executive (HSE) says its new Covid-19 contact tracing app has cost €850,000 so far to develop.

The app will work via Bluetooth and let people know if someone, who they have been around, has coronavirus.

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