The Department of Health Northern Ireland has launched a new Covid-19 NI information app with the support of Civica, in partnership with Big Motive.
The app provides trusted, immediate advice and links to information and includes guidance on the symptoms of the coronavirus infection and supports individuals to identify whether they might potentially have the infection. It also provides advice on what actions people should take if they think they may have coronavirus.
Users can also ask the app questions through its chatbot functionality.
The app was launched on twitter by Health Minister Robin Swann:
We’ve launched a new dedicated #COVID19 information app for Northern Ireland.
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) March 27, 2020
Health Minister Robin Swann “I recognise that people in Northern Ireland need access to up to date information at this worrying time and this vital initiative will complement all the other work we are doing across our health and care services.”
“The pressure on our services is unprecedented and this is an important resource for those who need local information quickly.”
“We have made this investment knowing that trusted local health guidance is critically important. We expect the app will also help us track the impact of Covid-19, which will assist us in planning and directing services and supports to the best of our ability.”
Mark Owens, Managing Director of CIVICA Northern Ireland “Our brief was to provide a trusted single source of information dedicated to providing the population of Northern Ireland with immediate advice that should ease pressure on GP surgeries, pharmacies and of course Hospitals.”
