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Results: The COVID-19 Contact Tracing app - a boon or a boondoggle?

Published on 11/27/2020

By: DavKar

2209

Technology

In Canada and elsewhere governments are launching contact tracing apps to notify users if they’ve been exposed to someone who’s tested positive for the coronavirus. But many people have been discovering they can’t use it. That’s because the technology is only available on Apple and Android phones “released with the past 5 years". In order to be effective, a 60% or greater download rate is needed. This could be hard to achieve if large numbers of phones are incompatible. There is some "big brother" type misinformation about the app that needs to be put to rest. If a person gets tested for COVID-19 and proves positive, a code number is uploaded to the app. If you are in a store fand someone who tested positive for COVID breaks quarantine and enters the store you will receive an alert that you "may" have been in contact with "someone." You can decide what to do about it such as sanitize, charge your mask, get tested for COVID or test yourself using on of the DIY kits. The app does NOT tell you who it was who triggered the alert and uses Bluetooth rather than GPS so your location is not tracked. So as many people as possible and at least 60% of us need to download the appropriate app. but can this be done if we don't have the right phone? That's what this survey is about.

QUESTIONS

GO to COMMENTS Comments

If a covid app is available in your area will you download and use it (provided your phone can do so)?

Yes I want to be protected since I am in a high risk group.

17%

376 votes

Yes I want to know if I might have been exposed so as to protect others.

19%

413 votes

No I don't think the technology will work.

18%

396 votes

No. If I have been in contact I don't want to know it

112 votes

No. I don't want anybody to know whether or not I am positive for COVID-19 - "big brother" or otherwise.

16%

344 votes

Other (please specify)

79 votes

Not Applicable

30%

669 votes

Do you think the goal of 60% usage of the covid app is doable? If not why not?

Yes
No. People resist change
yes
Yes
no as personal id is abused
na
No
N/A Privacy and HIPPA
Undecided
No since all phone systems won't work.
I believe it is doable
No idea
Not sure as many people are acting like they do not care. They already have this app in my area and I use it.
Because some of us don't have cell phones. I leave all technology behind when I leave my house. If I wanted people to bother me, I'd just stay home.
I have no idea
no too high of a number to reach
yes its doable
maybe
Yes
No many people are against it to start with
NA
Not sure
I am not sure if it is doable or not. I do not think people really want to know if they have contracted COVID-19. I think to most, ignorance is bliss.
Don't think enough people will sign up to meet that goal.
I just don’t know
Probably not. We're counting on persons that should be at home quarantine, out in public, to care about others. Obviously they don't care, otherwise they wouldn't be out and about in the first place.
What if you are like me and don't have a cell phone? What a scam to keep track of people....my friend went and bought a new phone, all sorts of security, unpublished number but he still finds tracking apps on his phone.....
Nothing in particular
Na
Where I live, there are still people yapping that Covid doesn't exist--indeed, the entire world is involved in a conspiracy, as are 99% of all medical personnel, and the morgues as well.
No
to much fraude
No comment.
Don’t know
No because this is an app it not like you are going to get physically tested
no.
yes
Sure, but will they do it?
Not too sure how effective it was
Don’t know
possibly
No, I just don't think that many would be interested. However with all the covid deaths, if this continues there will be far less people, do it might
No because people want some level of privacy. I'll never download such a thing.
I don't know about COVID app.I don't have cell phone so I would not be able to get it.I know here in Canada, if you go anywhere,THEY take name and phone number.so I would assume if a case was exposed,THEY would call you to get checked,which I would.I have had friend that contacted COVID,no I was not near them.I have stayed in most of time.
Yes because, regardless of whether thay are following guidelines or not, people want to know if they have been exposed.
I will be there
I have had a cold for months and a little breathing issues but it goes away when I take over the counter drugs.
I'm not sure
No, it needs to be at least 75% to be effective.
no idea
Yes
Yes. Most people want to do whatever they can to protect themselves.
Privacy issues
I think it's doable.
IDK
Unsure
not sure
Yes...but I wish it was 100 percent
Sure. Most people will try it just for the heck of it.
Probably not
Not sure. I said yes, but then reading about how we are being monitored back undercover makes me uncomfortable (no one in family has had it). but for safety it could save lives
Nope I don't think so. Plus I do not believe the Big Brother element isn't involved.
Not everyone has the phone, space, and the want to download the app
not doable because so many people have a 'big brother is watching' mindset that stops them from realizing the difference between helpful and hurtful
NO SENIORS ARE MOST VULNERABLE AND THEY DONT HAVE THE KNOW HOW OR THE TECHNOLOGY
I think it will purposely produce "false" accusations and fulfill prophecy: "And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable." ~Isaiah 3:5
people in this country are being selfish and will not use it
i dont know
No, it sounds too far fetched to actually be considered.
Not 60% are tech savy
yes
Probably not
Yes but why
No. People are stupid.
People should use it
Undecided
no comment
No. Too many people are afraid of “big brother”.
not in Alberta
i dont think the technology will work
yes
Not sure
no comment
NO
No
Maybe
No because not everyone has a phone and/or savvy enough with it.
maybe
No. A lot of people just do not care.
yes it's doable.
Yes
No. Hell, there's too many people who won't even wear a mask, much less use the app.
Idiot sheep will use it
I don't think so, if people won't wear masks they won't pay attention to this
this is big brother at work
Sure
I do not know.
no this whole thing is a sham the new cases are really the FLU not covid this is all to control us push back now.
No way there is that much stupid people to download it, most doesn't even think the COVID is real.
No ..not all people have smartphone or in reality want their movements tracked in anyway.
No people are seeing through this agenda
Not sure, too many are afraid about privacy issues
Not enough people will use the app
We will see
people are lazy and don't care about anyone but themselves. The number of individuals who actually think about the welfare of someone other than themselves is small and shrinking.
I don't think that alot of people would use it
not sure
No. Its useless for 3 main reasons. 1) You have to have it installed and carry your phone with you wherever you go. 2) The infected person has to have it installed and carry their phone with them wherever they go. 3) Its up to the infected person to enter into the app that they have tested positive. 1 and 2 may happen, 3 is unlikely
Not possible - to many people don't have the correct cell phone.
maybe
Because too many people are either lazy or they don't believe that this virus is real.
Privacy issues
i’m not sure.
unsure
yes
Yes this will work if people stop being so filled with false information.
maybe
not interested. period.
I have no idea.
do not know
no alot of people are afraid to use it
yes
It do not think they are accurate to totally depend on
Not sure
Probably not
Not without back porting the code to run on older devices.
My phone is too old, and I can't imagine I'm alone in this situation.
No. People demand privacy
I don't think so.
yes
no
Yes
NO
No, privacy concerns, people not all have phones
not enough people to be valid
Maybe
No, I actually have the app but people in my area just aren't signing up so it is ineffective. It needs more publicity especially about not being able to be traced.
It should be easily doable but I don't think it will be done. The problem is that people will be thinking that this information will be used in some way they do not like that would invade their privacy. They will not look at it that it may save their very lives.
yes
No, lots of us don't use cell phones. What ridiculous technology.
I don't know.
n/a
i do because most everyone has technology
no idea
most people who have phones are newer than five years
YES
I don't know if it's any safer.
My iPhone 6 is too old to download.
I think more people have to KNOW about the app. This is my first time in hearing anything how to use it. This of course assumes that the infected person carries his/her phone, doesn't it? But since most women, at least, keep their phones in their purses, and take their purses with them when they go retail shopping or to the doctor's office etc. it should work. Except for people like me who rarely remember to take their phones, and only carry a credit card, no purse. It's worth a try, though.
yes
Undecided
No, people don't want to be monitored
I don't know
I think if I've been exposed I would know in a week anyways I would get sick right or not I think the app would cause me to freak out more and panic my family
No, it's not doable. I need 100% usage in order for the app to work correctly.
Na
No, most aren't that accurate.
I don't think so. there's lots of skeptics out there.
NO
I don't know--I use a flip phone, so the app would not work for me unless I changed my phone to a smartphone and then I'd need to pay more for data, etc.
no, I don't think it will be enough
A lot of people don't have cell phones
Its doable. The majority of smartphones are either android or iphones.
I doubt very much that 60% compliance/usage is doable...people are already fed up with the constant coverage of covid-19.
NA
Not all have cell phones
yes
I don't know about 60% because some people don't have reliable service or phones and some people don't know how to use it properly.
??
sure as long as the information is not sold
I do not know.
not everyone has a smart phone
You must have a phone that the app will work with,so if you don't why upload it?
I go out of my house once a month for personal reasons (banking, groceries, supplies I can't get delivered). Any additional trips are for medical appointments i can't do telehealth for.
Yes, because at least 60% of people have a smart phone and use apps anyway, so why not use an app for this.
Covid 1984!!!
don't know
I hope there are not enough people who want to be traced and monitored, opening themselves up to possible false positives or even hacking.
I don't think enough people will download it
No i do not because I do not think most people will have the feeling that it will be correct
Can't even get people to wear masks at that rate.
I'm not interested in being tracked
No. A vast majority of us really don't want to be "watched." There are too many cell phones that can't do the ap. Many phone plans don't include enough data.
possibly since so many people are glued to their phones
Many people will not agree to this crap. It's only another form of control
BETTER THAN NOTHING
No, too many people don't have compatible phones.
no
Not sure
No. I think people will feel it will infringe on their rights
No I think people wouldn't want government knowing their business
possibly, a lot of unknowns, I do not use apps
At this point in time, 60% is not doable.
N/A
As effective as mandatory face diapers. Not!!!!!!
NO
i don't have a cell phone
don't know. won't work.
I think if you have Covid 19 you probably don't feel like playing with apps.
Yes I think so
not sure
No opinion
People need to realize this virus is real. And killing people every day.
i do not know
probably not people are afraid of their privacy being invaded
Probably not. Too many people don’t care.
Not enough people have the right phones or the right attitude. Too many people don't feel the pandemic is legit, or don't care enough about other people to participate. The selfishness and ignorance displayed by some Americans has been heartbreaking.
Dont know
No bcz of not enough ppl having the right phone.
na
N/A
No, because people are selfish and believe that Covid isn't serious enough.
It's doable but it said my phone is not compatible with the app and I am not about to spend more money I don't have to get an upgrade
yes
maybe
Ha Ha Ha, who are they trying to kid.first of all there needs to be a law in place to keep these republicans from infecting the rest of us with coronavirus.if they or anyone else does not wear a mask and social distance there is no since of even trying to use a covid app.
No
Very important
Undecided
No opinion
I downloaded the app & hope that the majority will do the same particularly as cases are significantly on the rise. I want to know if I've been possibly exposed not just for myself but for others I may come into contact with..
yes
I don't know.
Yes
No. The app is not compatible with many smartphones.
Not sure since most families are struggling financially and I'm doubtful that enough will be able to upgrade their phones in time to make that level of usage. Then there are the folks that will not use the app since they think of it as an invasion of their privacty.
not sure
Do not have a smartphone
Yes
Maybe
Yes I think so because the basis are very helpful in what it's app does. I like the brief description of it.
At least you are being pro-active.
No
Too much big brother
I already have it downloaded. I'm not sure if 60% is doable if the information presented at the outset is accurate.
Probably
yes
No. Too many people would refuse to download.
Do you want an essay or is "it's complicated" good enough?
yes
too many selfish idiots
No people are afraid of it.
No, people usually value their privacy
I don't need a tracker to act responsibly
yes
most people do not want government control and would not use the app, USA is fixing to be a government controlled society with a Biden presidency
I think it is doable, but maybe hard to obtain exactly this or that percentage by a certain date because it will fluctuate.
I for one do not use apps on my phone and would not trust government to have access to my information.
no, a lot of people will not use it due to privacy concerns
I can't leave the building I wearaa mask
I think if people take their heads out of their butts, then yes it will definitely work
I hope not
I think so if people are educated about how it works
Not in Alberta - not enough back end staff to support it
No, most people do not want the possibility of being tracked or "hacked".
No not in the USA people like their privacy and prefer to be left alone.
No I don’t think that many will use it.
no, I think a lot of people do not wish to know and others still think its a privacy issue.
doable
50% yes, but 60% I think is a reach. There's just not enough information out there yet.
Don't know.
any % is better than nothing
I don't think that enough people take Covid seriously to download the app.
not sure
No. People are either not informed enough or don’t trust the technology.
We already have the app but its useless
no.people don't trust the government
not everyone is into the computer world
No. There has been too much abuse in the me of COVID-19 like mail in voting that was badly abused.
no
It is very doable, most of the youth have their phone with many apps attached to their side most of the time. Selfish if you don't download. Not complicated process and free.
probably most people will not use it proberly
Only doable if more cell phones are sold. So who is truly behind this?
Na
Privacy
na
No. Too many people don't have the right phone and the rest don't trust any government tracking.
I know I don't have a phone capable of using the app nor can I afford to upgrade nor can a lot of people that are at risk the app needs to be available to older phones to be doable
Idk
Not Applicable, Do not have a smart phone plus don't know how well it is working to be able to give an answer.
yes I do
depends how the 60% were distributed.
yes, it is better than none.
no
no
I don't know.
no, my phone is incompadable.
Unsure. To many variables.
Something like that would have to be 99.9 % right if I am to believe the results.
It is for bigger cities. I live in the country where it probably won't work.
Not everyone has a Smart Phone.
No. Not everyone is ok with Big Brother snooping around.
yes it should work hopely
Many of us, especially elderly, don't have a cell phone.
no. ppl don't care.
no
I don't understand how it works
no, people will ignore it.
not sure
i think so
I really don't know,
I find it intrusive.
Maybe
It could be.
not sure
Na
yes
don't have smartphones
Not sure
Yes It would still increase my chances of knowing then not knowing at all
No, because people believe that big brother is too much into their business and so they won't use it.
no - privacy issues
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Personal info. Government state!
No. Because people will think that big brother just wants to track their movements
Yes
Don't think doable....too many people will be more concerned about their personal privacy than the common good.
None
40% is still a large portion of the population who won't have the app
yes
Possibly. But not sure which age group would be most likely to use it. Seems like the youngest people don't care and the oldest ones don't have the technology.
NO. I don't know a single person who would use this so-called app. And it's nobody's business following me around.
basic cell only
no
i think the level of paranoia it creates is freaky.
Even if I downloaded the app, I would not be able to use the app because my phone only receives a signal 50 percent of the time.
no
No
N/a
Yes
No because of the diversity of phone brands
It is interesting
I am not sure
If they had one it may not be right.As the regular covid tests are not completely tell the truth either.
Some out there won't give a dam .
Only if people trust.
No
Unsure
No people concern with privacy issue.
maybe
not sure
IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO GET THAT MANY PEOPLE ON BOARD.
Yes I think anything that is useful concerning covid is a good thing.
no should be 100%
no
Don't own a cell phone
Not sure
ofcourse not
It is not doable for the same reasons that masking, social distancing, group size control and all the other attempts at control are not working. All the anti-maskers, crowd lovers, partyers and those who don't give a damn are a$$holes.
Not sure. I don't have the proper devices to have the App. I am sure it works provided ppl have the app and downloaded
Probably not
No
I’m not sure. I don’t know enough about it yet to form an opinion.
If it is feasible,
It would if everyone did what they are suposed to do
Yes
I do not think that it will be doable at 60% I would think that it would be better at 100%
I think the goal is doable. For me, I don't own a cell phone. But everyone else does.
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Yes
most people consider it a tool for big brother to track us
no, intrusive
I don't know
not sure
Not in my area. Many people don't have compatible phones and most do not trust the technology not to spy on them.
No, because I don't think that many people are willing to download something like that would require.
We can't get at people to wear masks and not everyone has a smart phone
I have no idea
No - many of us still do not 'live by the phone' and of those that do - judging by some of the comments here in the last 6 months....paranoia rules ... with many believing the virus is not serious- despite overwhelming evidence that it is... or conspiracy theories about 'big brother' watching them. People are stupid - and seem to be getting more stupid.
Lol no I'm not using it unless it pays me to be on my phone
no I think its kinda dumb because there could be many people positive with it who have never been tested out and about or could be many who tested negative but due to their being out shopping could pick it up at any given time or don't have symptoms yet. And people could have had it in the past and people shouldn't be fearful of them if they have already been treated and are no longer contagious
Yes
I think it's doable because everyone has a smartphone.
no
I don't know
n/a
Only if we encourage all of our friends and relatives to use the app. We need to convince them it will help us get back to a more normal way of life.
I don't know
People are paranoid
Im not sure.
Too many people don't think it is anything to worry about and wouldn't do it.
pas tout le monde qui a un smartphone
unknown at this time.
Hard to say, especially if the issues you state are correct. I do not leave my phone on so the battery stays charged so it would. It warn me unless I remembered to turn it on when I left the house. Also you need to be in contact for at least 15 minutes on average so the best you could do is be extra cautious and watch for symptoms and then get tested in two weeks to see if you are infected and perhaps just asymptomatic if you didn’t develop symptoms.
Probably not if government is involved.
Yes
I'm going to do it. Also on the volunteer list.One way or the other I'm going to get it and end this .
I guess that is a realistic goal. There are so many things that can go wrong. I think you just always need to be aware of COVID and take precautions.
you can not test everyone cause some people do not have smart phones
I don't have a smart phone I do not use apps. The Federal Government of Canada sends me helpful E-Mails daily.
yes
Not sure if high enough
no
It's hard..no one wants to be tracked

Whether or not you decide to use the app it is important to know if that goal of 60% can be met with the number and types of cell phones in use by the public. Could you use the app if you wanted to or are you excluded simply because you have the wrong type of phone?

I have an Apple type phone newer than 5 years old and could use the app if I wanted to.

16%

354 votes

I have an Android type phone newer than 5 years old and could use the app if I wanted to.

26%

582 votes

I have an Apple type phone older than 5 years old and could not use the app even if I wanted to.

123 votes

I have an Android type phone older than 5 years old and could not use the app even if I wanted to.

169 votes

I have neither an Apple nor an Android type phone and could not use the app even if I wanted to.

10%

213 votes

Other (please specify)

26 votes

Not Applicable

35%

784 votes

If you need a new phone in order to use the app, who should pay for it? Your thoughts please.

No idea
The app should be written to run on the other phones.
in the process of getting one / so yes to your question
i would
Person, don't expect the government to buy new phones
n/a
The government
Government!
Would not purchase a new phone.
People should pay for their own material possessions.
Myself
Depends on whom makes it mandatory to download should pay for new phone
no app in Alberta grrrrrrrrr
THE GOVERMENT
I think if the government wants people to use the app, the government should pay for updated phones for those that need them.
No one--wouldn't buy a phone just for that.
Myself, of course!
Nothing in particular
Yes.
Honestly? The government
No comment.
The owner of the phone
Nothing
Not me!
?
Who ever wants the information
Government
Na don't need that
Yourself
If you want the app you should pay for it
You should pay for your phone if you are going to keep it.
I will be ther
I am not going to let the government any further into my life then they have to be, especially under a Biden administration.
No
I have no money so forget it
yourself
I’m not buying it
I should
No.
The Government should help or telecommunications companies even better!!
GOVERNMENT
Is it your phone? You would pay for it. Unreal.
gov should pay for it
i would pay for it
The user of the app. This would be a personal choice so it would be they're responsibility.
The government wouldn't, for sure so probablyN/A.
The individual
you
Government
Yourself
Maybe
Government
no comment
The person buying it should pay for it. My goodness, if we were to expect the government to cover that as well??
No one, don't use it
who cares?
me
No thanks
Not sure
n/a
The government
no unless they give me a new phone for free.
Government
I think whoever owns the phone is responsible for replacing it
No
Govment!
No way
Myself
Haha
Sleepy Joe Biden and Krazy Kamala should pay for the phones out of their own personal wealth.
i should pay for it myself
The person needing a new phone
Perhaps cell phone providers could help people get a new phone with some discounts with their contract.
it's free to download in Canada
Not sure.
The person getting the new phone .
the individual user.
No cash available for a new phone.
apple
gosh, pay for your own phone. do you expect taxpayers to give you a phone so you can use a tracking app?
I have no plan to buy a new phone, as mine functions perfectly well for the purpose of keeping in touch with with family, which is why I got it.
do not know
the app people
Good question. I have no idea. Buying new cell phones for the citizenry could be bloody expensive.
Phone user
I don't think anyone should be forced to buy a new phone, until their present phone is due for a change (doesn't work anymore).
No!
not me
don't want a new phone, I am happy with my flip phone and even if my phone was compatible I would not download the app
Government
Not me
not me
not sure
This should not be done using cell phones.
You should pay for it if you want it.
the government
na
if this is required, then whoever required it should pay, but if voluntary then the owner of the phone is responsible
the government
not me
Me.
I believe it should be covered thru health insurance for health reasons.
I don't know.
Undecided
I don't know
Us
I should pay for the new phone.
Na
Whoever says you need it.
Federal government
No way, food rent toilette paper are my priorities.
My thoughts would be that whoever wanted to trace me should pay for all of the charges.
I should pay fkr it
if you need a new phone you should pay for it. as an alternitive the app should be written so that phones older than 5 years can use it.
Not applicable to me, but if I needed one and wanted to comply, I would expect myself to pay with perhaps a small subsidy by the government to the telco or retailer involved in providing an app-compliant model.
NA
Myself
They should just set up a website where you can check in if you don't have access for the app.
if the app becomes a must the government should pay for a phone
I think the government should provide the phone just they have and still do give out government phones. That is what I have now and have had for 10 years now. I can't afford to buy a phone.
If you have a smartphone over 5 years old. Does it even work?
Customer
N/A
Phone prices should be lower but people should get their own phones
the government
no not interested
Yes if I used it and the powers that be have to pay. I am not using it
MYSELF.....
Each person should be responsible for their own phone.
n/a
N/A
Yes, I should pay for the new phone. Will not be getting a new phone though.
Never, not even with your money.
Not me
Hell NO
The Apple Company
No opinion
Sure not me. I can't afford a new phone.
trump
Not me. I don’t want to spend the money.
Dont know
No as I'm on a two yr plan
na
N/A
I shouldn't have to get it if I choose not to.
If the app is that important we should get assistance from the government to buy anew one but it would be if you qualify not for everyone
government
Uncle Sam and the republicans who are spreading it.
Probably will
Someone other than me as I have been without an income since June!
No opinion
trump should pay for it his stupid ass pretends corvid is not real
No, I don't need a smartphone.
The phone mfg and cell providers should lower their prices significantly to make it more affordable for families.
NA
went back to a regular cell phone
People who owns the phone
I have a tcl phone through simple mobile t-mobile android operated and my man will be paying until money from game/survey accounts get cashed out. He work and get paid every week.
Developers need to keep refining the project. Costs are getting out of hand for those on fixed or limited income and government resources are getting stretched.
I don't know. If the government wanted it bad enough, which I doubt, I suppose they should.
you
n/a
I don't need the app
me
the government should pay for it.
not me
you should pay for it
I'm happy with my android phone
I think the owner should pay for it. Almost everyone was a model that can use the app, and other houses typically have a computer. The only people I'm worried about are the senior citizens. But I find they're good at listening to the covid regulations
Don’t get a new phone
User .. need to widen app options to older phones .. most at risk groups elderly and lower income probably have oldest phones
If you need a newer phone it is your own personal responsibility to pay for it.
For me no one cuase im the breadwinner
Yourself.
should be up to the owner
I should have to pay for it.
the company who made the app.
An update from the government software to include older phones.
them
the government like the U.S. supplies everyone
No one. It is a form of tracing that could easily be a used by corrupt politicians to punish citizens.
NONE
if I thought this was important I would be willing to pay for a new phone. I take responsibility for myself and don't expect some one else to do it.
Don't know. Just follow the other regulations
the government of course
Na
ns
can't afford to pay for a new phone
Not sure
Don't know, can you tell me ?
No
I suppose that I should pay for it if my phone does not work for the app and I really wanted to use the app then I should get a phone that would work. This all is very important to know . thanks so much.
N/A
not me
none
If it’s already on my phone, I should not have to.
no, I only renew my techs when they no longer work.
Myself
I absolutely will not pay for a phone so Big Brother can babysit me. I won't use an app even if Big Brother pays.
i should pay for it
I have no idea. I just don't have a cell phone.
I don't know.
no way
No. I am not going into debt for an intrusive app.
I should.
no comment
I don't know.
govt
350
The phone and app company together.
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The government if it is mandatory
The user
None
Just because I have a old style flip phone, does not mean I "need" a new one. The only thing I use my cell phone for is phone calls. Not only would this app not work with my old flip phone, it would not do me any good since my cell when no in use lives next to my bed. It never leaves the house.
My phone would work.
gov
If it's a requirement to use the app then someone else should pay; otherwise the user of the phone pays.
Just not using the app
The CDC. If they want the download numbers then they can re-write the app or pay for the equipment.
not me
No comment.
Government
No
if a person needs a new phone due to the app, the person should be payed back on what they spend.
I guess the user
None
No I have no use for one. I hate cell phone.and refuse to pay the price they have.
For the service should be free to all !
You should buy an appropriate phone if you want to use the app
Yourself cannot rely on someone else to pay for you.
n/a
Not unless th gummint is going to pay for the subscription.
I would need a new phone to use the app and it should be up to me to pay for it but unfortunately unable to.
Government
no
Not sure
the government hahahahaha
Well, I feel that this is an illegitimate question posed by someone who is trying to suggest that someone else should pay for his/her new phone.
The phones owner.
ex spouse
I am not goingn to get a new phone just to get an app.
Self
Yourself
I would think it should be the user if the phone.
If the government wants us to they should
Me
Pay for it yourself. That's just the way technology goes. Besides, soon a vaccine will be available.
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sure as heck ain't me
Yourself
i think the state government
Certainly not me
It would be my responsibility to pay for a new phone, although a government rebate for those who buy a phone and download the app might be a good idea.
The government, if it's required to be used.
I will never have a cell phone
The givernment
not applicable as I would not change my inexpensive, rarely used phone just to get an app when we have good contact tracing in my province already
I think it should be an optional app for free to download and if people don't want it then don't install it
Myself
I have the phone so I don't need to buy new.
with the price of cell phones and their short life span....I will never get one. This way I will not look so stupid with a cell glued to my ear and oblivious of everything as I am walking down the street
n/a
Government and health authorities. Since we seem to be getting nowhere, except learning to live in a bubble. Nature is going to give us another viruses or plague, unless we smarten up about what we are doing to the environment
Federal government.
buy one on amazon or ebay
Yourself if you want the app. It is available if you want it you don't have to have it.
The user
non
unknown.
I think government should develop a separate device for the keychain that would do the same thing and pay for it and distribute it for free so everyone would use it and not worry about any compromised personal data from a cell phone.
Not at all
You should pay for it.
N/A
I don't have the money to buy a new phone even if I watned to.
I don't think individuals should pay for it. But, maybe this is something that can be absorbed with the help of medical insurance if it becomes an individual's financial burden.
no cause useless
Sign up for the Government e-Mails they are very helpful
the owner
I don't think we should pay for appss
I don't use a cell phone

If you are unable to use the app even if you wanted to and given the amount of money that has already been spent designing an app that may not work, what are you going to do to help make it work?

I will buy a newer phone that is compatible with the app.

112 votes

I will contact the manufacturer of my phone to request a software update to make it compatible. If enough people contact them they should listen and do something about it.

156 votes

I will contact the manufacturer of my phone software (Android or Apple) to request a software update to make it compatible. If enough people contact them they should listen and do something about it.

154 votes

I will contact the government to request an update to the app to make it compatible. If enough people contact them they should listen and do something about it.

139 votes

Other (please specify)

36 votes

Not Applicable

77%

1692 votes

Do you think the risk of getting COVID makes it worthwhile to do whatever it takes?

Yes otherwise the apps wont work.
yes
Nope
yes
yes
Don't think this will work, didn't work in other countries
YES
It should
I will contact the government and request a free phone in return for a Democrat vote like people did with OBAMA SANTA CLAUS!
Bs
No
yes
Maybe.
No, as I am sheltering in place and get everything delivered, so I don't need this.
I do.
Undecided!
Nope. I don't want to be tied down to a phone when I'm out of the house.
Yes
I already have the app.
No it's over blown ... fake testing and fake death counts
no
YES
yes
Unfortunately for many, they are trying to survive on an income of less than $25,000 and being able to afford a phone compatible is not a reality.
No.
yes
Nothing in particular
Yes.
yes
No comment.
I would think about getting the app if it was free if I had to pay for it no way
No I don't
yes
no
Do whatever what takes?
Yes!
Absolutely
Yes but don't like the idea of big brother watching. We have to be careful
If what it takes works. And I think masks, social distancing and washing hand is more important. I think the government needs to be tracking this, not apple
Absolutely not
Yes
yes
I eill be there
All I have is a basic cell phone I do not have all of the bells and whistles so they will never find me.
no no one knows about this new danger
no
Yes.
Not this is a violation of privacy
yes
Yed
not sure
yes
Not sure.
Yup
yes
Yes always!!
UNCERTAIN
Clearly you are one of the people destined to fulfill the prophecy.
yes
yes
To a certain extent, if it seems absolutely rediculous it probably is.
Yes, if you can.
It's up to the individual
yes
Yrs
Not sure
Covid has a 98.7% recovery rate. Research it
No
Already have it
Yes
yes i am high risk
No
no comment
Let’s do all we can to fight this once-in-a-lifetime virus so we can get back to living a normal life.
yes
yes
If you con,YES
yes
Yes
no
No
COVID is causing massive overreach by governments around the world. And the Left is eating it up!
I do not know
Maybe1
Yes
Yes
Yes I do
No!
To a point, but I do not have extra income to spare so I would not buy extra devices but I do stay away from people and ware a mask all the time.
Yes, absolutely. I have family I am responsible for.
Yes.
Not really .. know the numbers are being inflated in many ways
NO
No. COVID is being manipulated by Democrats to restrict freedoms. It is real, but being overdone!
No
Just stay at home except for grocery shopping and let the virus burn through the population.
yes
Buying a new phone will not help. The app is fine, the implementation of how it should work and also protect peoples privacy will be its doom. Blame the policy makers. The app designers only did what they were told to do. Hope Health Canada is reading my comments.
NO
Yes.
No
It’s not
No.
Worthwhile or not if you don't have the money you don't have the money.
Yes
yes
no one knows the truth of this disease.
Depend on your behaviour and where you live.
do notknow
sometimes
Perhaps
Yes
I don't think an app will get sense into people. Only education can do that.
Maybe?
yes
No
Yes
Depends on what is suggested and by whom...need to consider what would make of our society longtdrm
No. It's not as serious as the media has portrayed it.
no
yes
maybe
NO
If you have a phone.
yes but a lot of people who can't participate for whatever reason will simply be declared collateral damage and summarily dismissed
No I don't. The application and the people behind it I do not trust.
na
no
I don't believe in risking my life for anyone.
No. Whoever believes that has drank some nasty Kool-Aid but unfortunately has a lot of company. Covid is the perfect cover to steal liberty from a people who have been conditioned over the past two decades to fear germs to the point of insanity.
NO
no
Yes, but not me. Don't have that many friends with smartphones anyway.
yes
Yes. I do think it's that important.
yes
Yes
no
Definitely yes!
No
My family might want one but I would not my grandson was exposed twice and my other grand son ounce at school so my daughter pulled them from school but her waiting for the test to say negative was hell
I do agree that it's worth the effort to contact the government to request an update on cell phones compatibility.
Na
There are limits.
Probably
There are limits, financial ruin is not a help.
I think that if people would just wear a mask when in public, keep their distance, wash their hands often, and don't touch their face, it would help.
no its not worth it
no
yes
NA
yes
I'm not sure
Yes
no
yes
No
Yes,it is because I am in a high risk group and want to be safe
YES
I have been self isolating since February when I got out of the hospital. I was reading news reports back in January. I have witnessed cholera epidemics spread. They have known treatment protocols. Knowing that COVID had none. Plus the amount of flights from China into my local airport. I suspected a strong possibility of it spreading in my state which is what happened
Agree
Yes
Not sure. I also have strong feelings about too much Big Brother and not wanting to squeal on friends and neighbors.
not sure this is necessary
it depends on your life style. if you follow the precaution guidlines all the time i think the risk if kind of low
Yes
no
No.
yes definitely
pretty much
When God calls you no technology has power over it.
NO FREE PHONE ... TO MANY FEEBIES NOW
with in reason
Yes
I would do anything to keep from getting or giving covid to anyone
not if it involves spending an amount of money I cannot afford...say for another newer phone.
No tracing here.
possibly, depends on each person's situation
no
There needs to be determined a balance between safety and privacy. When there is a high-risk zone people need the correct information to lessen their risk.
Yes to a degree
In lots of cases.
Covid is a HOAX. Wake up sheeple.
Depends
don't know.
Yes
No opinion
You Bet.
no
yes
Yes
I fear this has no hope of success.
yes
I don't know.
na
N/A
Sometimes it does.
I'm just going to take my own precautions and wait it out in self isolation which doesn't bother me in the least. Watching the news and seeing how people are acting is enough to keep me in my own bubble
Depends what "whatever" is.
our province is not part of this program
Absolutely, but it has to be done using COMMON SENSE.
No
Yes for me and my family
yes
No opinion
If people are smart about what they do there is no need for the app
yes
maybe
No - Many people cannot afford a smartphone with a data plan. (Like me).
Not sure that even knowing if one has been in contact with an infected person will really make that big a difference. Our state just started the mandatory mask wearing initiative last week.
yes
Do not have a smartphone
Yes I no 3 people that passed away from covid n 4 that had it This virus is for real I've been telling people this from the beginning
Yes for people that's 99 to 100 percent serious about their health and health risk's.
Don’t give up...
Yes
Yes
No
I think it's unreasonable to expect citizens to buy new phones just so they can use the app. Other than that, I think everyone should follow the recommended guidelines regarding handwashing, mask-wearing, and physical distancing.
no absolutely not
yes
Sure.
yes this is a serious illness and we should do what ever we can to protect ourselves and others
no
sure does sting that a whole bunch of losers are not willing to cooperate and abide by the rules!
YES
Yes
No
no
if people would follow the rules and restrictions, the vaccines will be ready soon and we do not need government big brother society
yes
yes
No thanks
I have no idea
Not at all
No
No I think most people will not need to worry about this virus!
Yes I do
yes
No
maybe
not sure
Yes
Don't know.
Yes
no
depends
No
no risk
no
Yes
No
yes
no
If you can do something to prevent your getting the virus, wouldn't you?
Na
na
I spend most time in self isolation due to being immunocompromised so am very careful when I have to leave the house
Yes !
NO NO ONE THOUSAND TIMES NO. THEY ARE TAKING OUR FREEDOM AWAY. MARK MY WORDS ON THAT
yes
Within reason!!
YES INCLUDING STAYING ISOLATED SINCE JAN 29!
Maybe
yes, I do think that the risk of getting COVID makes it worthwhile to do whatever I can do to help make this better for all of us.
not to compromise my safety
Yes
I wear a mask, social distance when I HAVE to be around people. And sanitize my hands, and bleach frequently touched surfaces in the building in which I live. Sanitize my car. Shoes, etc.
Yes, except spending money on a worthless product that only guarantees 60%
yes
No
NO!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
yes
Yes. of you have the money to do so. I wear a mask whenever I'm around someone else, try to keep my distance, hurry in and out of stores when I need something, try to make those only when really necessary. But what do you do when people won't wear masks?
yes, protect yourself.
no
It is
Not sure.
Whatever it takes covers too much area to say.
no comment
undecided
stay home, wear a mask
No. There needs to be a line drawn between free will and the government's hand in our lives.
Yes it would be worth it to have whatever technology available to fight against COVID-19
yes
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YES
I fail to see how the app helps . As a member of the human population you should be responsible enough to get yourself tested without the government getting involved .
YES
No.
sometimes
Sometimes
No
Yes.
It depends I don't need or want the app.
yes
Only if you have a greater chance of not contacting the virus.
yes
"Whatever it takes" is just a little too broad a term for my liking, but I do wish we would voluntarily control the virus just by using the cheapest, most reliable methods of wearing masks in public ALL THE TIME and EVERYWHERE. Fine people who don't. That should be enough to control the virus until there is a credible vaccine. Masks have come a long way since the outset of this.
No
Yes
NO.
not sure
It has been a waste of money. The money could have been used in other areas
no
Undecided.
No
Not whatever it takes
Yes
Be my guest. But so far what people say that have had the test came out positive and then went back right away to some place else and it came out negetive.
Yes in feed !
no idea what this question means
No
Within reason
Yes of course.
depends
It all depends
I know the virus is bad but I don't think that it is necessary to track people because they test positive. It should be a person's right to prjivacy
No, money is s tight enough as it is. I'm not going to buy a phone. Besides, I'm pretty good at social distancing. Some might call me a hermit, even!
No
NO.
yes, I think any improvement is worthwhile.
no
I'll have to ask for a test if I think I have the virus
Not sure
not sure
Yes.
Wear a mask and wash your hands.
unsure
Yes I do.
yes
Yes
I'm a simple person. No cell phone. Don't hang out in crowds. I just like to ride my bike. I don't live in fear of COVID. Everything's in God's hands. And what's the worst that can happen? That I should die? Isn't that what we're all eventually going to do anyways?
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No
no idea
no
yes
Yes but not a friggin app!
Yes and no. I do everything I can to avoid contact but I live alone and don't have family in the area. I have no choice about going to the Post Office and the grocery store. We do not have home mail delivery. There are no stores in our small town that offer curbside pickup. When I have to go out, I go out. Otherwise I stay home.
I really don't know anymore.
No
I wear a mask outside the house, maintain physical distancing, wash thoroughly after being outside my house, only go out when absolutely necessary and our social life is nil at the moment. We do our bit to stay safe and if there was the vaguest chance we had ever been in contact with someone with the virus - we would immediately self isotale for the next 2 weeks.
I think its kinda dumb and would not choose to use that app
Yes
Yes I think we should take all precautionary measures.
People need to mask up and social distancing
to some extent....YES.
n/a
Yes, everyone must act responsibly so we can take control of the situation and get back to a more normal way of life.
I think if you are going to get it you will. Rather than all the paranoia being generated, if even half of the prevention and warnings budget went to finding a cure, rather than amping up the terror of this virus. Maybe we could do something. No friends, no family get-together, no Christmas. People afraid to leave the house especially seniors. The end of any kind of normality. Money being filed out to everyone except seniors. When are we going to get our own environment safe houses, like in the old sifi novels, and her, not even a nuclear bomb
To a point. Yet, look at the numbers!
unknown
yes
No
oui
unknown.
Yes
Yes.
Just give me the shot so I can move on.
Instead, I am building up my immunity and I do not go out in public very much and use a mask and social distance when I do.
Absolutely!
nothing
Yes
yes
Yes, of course!
No way would I want to be sick
Yes
Nope.
I don't use a cell phone and do not want to

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