Apple's new COVID-19 screening tool asks users questions about symptoms, travel, preexisting conditions and contact with other people. Then, it provides CDC recommendations on how to proceed.
allow users to screen themselves for coronavirus symptoms and receive recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on what to do next.
Immediately after that, Apple flashes a warning screen, instructing anyone with constant chest pain or pressure, extreme difficulty breathing, severe and constant dizziness or lightheadedness, slurred speech or difficulty waking up to immediately call 911. After users complete the questionnaire, they receive recommendations from the CDC on what to do next.While the app and site may advise a COVID-19 test, Apple does not provide details on where to get tested. Instead, the tool instructs users to"get in touch with your doctor's office or your state or local health department for more information." The tool also offers the following caveat:"Testing access may vary by location and provider.".
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