Protect Scotland: New coronavirus tracing app live - here's how it works

Good morning,

A new contact tracing app to help combat the spread of Covid-19 in Scotland has gone live.

According to the Scottish Government, the software will support the Test and Protect system and is “another tool in the fight against Covid-19”.

The Protect Scotland app can be downloaded free onto a smart phone and lets people know if they have been in close contact with someone who later tests positive.

It can be downloaded for free from Apple's App Store or Google Play.

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