To all locals and expats who are residing in the UAE, there is an easier way now for COVID-19 testing and contract tracing. The Ministry of Health and Prevention happily announce that a smart application will be launched in the country in order to encourage everyone to stay vigilant and achieve extra protection through the help of Al Hosn’s new app. To know more about this news, read on and become aware of how you can protect yourself and your family amid this pandemic.
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The announcement made by the Ministry of Health and Prevention has the purpose of encouraging every individual in the UAE to download the application of Al Hosn and utilize its main functions—testing, contact tracing, and monitoring.
Although there are already hundreds of thousands of residents who are using the application, still, the Ministry wants everyone to have it on their smartphones. The Ministry also reminds us that the effectiveness of the application would depend on the number of its subscribers. So, the more UAE residents who have this app downloaded, the more the government can do contact tracing.
If you don’t have this application on your smartphone yet, this is the best time to download it so you can protect yourself more and help the government expand its reach during this pandemic.
Follow these 3 simple steps to use Alhosn – (1) Download the app, (2) Register with your Emirates ID and mobile phone number and (3) Turn on Bluetooth and push notifications. You are now ready to use Alhosn. Protecting yourself protects your community#ShieldedByAlHosn #AlhosnApp pic.twitter.com/TY9c4tzUz3
— Al Hosn App (@AlHosnApp) May 21, 2020
What is the Al Hosn App all about?
The Al Hosn contract tracing application was co-developed by the Ministry of Health and Protection and the local health authorities. Other government agencies like the National Authority for Emergency and Crisis Management also recognized and endorsed the said smart application.
Uses of Al Hosn App
The uses of the Al Hosn application are:
- to provide quick access to those who need the COVID-19 test results and
- contract tracing.
- The application is still in the development stage to include another feature, which is remote monitoring of quarantined persons. Once this third use is added, Al Hosn will relaunch the application to the public.
To download the application, the user just needs to go to the Apple Store or Google Play Store and search for the application. The download is free, no need to pay for it. The registration would take a couple of minutes and the user needs his Emirates ID, phone number, and one-time pin to successfully register.
What are the benefits of the application?
Contract tracing is believed to be the best strategy to fight against the disease and prevent the spread of it. It has been one of the most effective and successful technique since the outbreak of SARS, Ebola, and MERS. The World Health Organization (WHO) still believes that this strategy will save everyone from the spread of the coronavirus today.
There are a lot of benefits when it comes to using the Al Hosn smart application. Since it will have 3 uses, individuals will have extra protection while they are staying in the UAE. Plus, it will be easier and faster for the health authorities to communicate with the residents just in case they come in contact with a person who has the virus.