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Covid Nearby 1.0.0

2.2 MB / 0+ Downloads / Rating 5.0 - 1 reviews


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Covid Nearby, developed and published by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has released its latest version, 1.0.0, on 2020-07-31. This app falls under the Education category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 5.0, based on 1 reviews.

Covid Nearby APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: approcket.covid19_nearby

Updated: 5 years ago

Developer Name: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Category: Education

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Covid Nearby on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Reviews

1 ★, on 2020-08-28
Crash on startup, first time user. Will wait for updates and will change this.

Previous Versions

Covid Nearby 1.0.0
2020-07-31 / 2.2 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

COVID Nearby is a secure and privacy-protecting data platform to identify and track the spread of COVID-19. People can anonymously and securely report their location and health symptoms, and use the interactive map 一 which guarantees differential privacy 一 to see the spread of COVID-19 in their communities.

Why should you use it?

COVID Nearby empowers you to generate information that is crucial to fight COVID-19. Even a few thousand responses can help track the spread. Your participation is vital to win this fight.

Why this effort?

COVID Nearby is the only platform that provides differential privacy 一 a strong mathematical guarantee regarding your privacy. So when the insights about the pandemic are released, your privacy is protected.

Who built it?

COVID Nearby was built by the Rutgers Institute of Data Science, Learning, and Applications with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Health (NIH).

The team includes scientists from the Rutgers School of Public Health, Rutgers Business School, and the Rutgers School of Communication and Information. The team’s expertise is in epidemiology, behavioral analysis, and data privacy.

New features

First release

App Permissions

Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.