“Draconian” moves to control internet in Asia
Bangkok, Thailand Thomson Reuters Foundation From Cambodia to India and the Philippines, countries in Asia have introduced a slew of internet and data use legislation in recent months, with human rights group warning the measures raise the risk of mass surveillance and free speech violations. More than six nations have launched contact tracing systems during the pandemic […]
Tracing apps may stem COVID-19 spread even when only a few use them – study
Reuters Contact tracing apps can sharply reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus even when only a few people use them, a study published on Thursday by researchers at Google and Oxford University showed. An app used by 15 per cent of the population together with a well-staffed contact-tracing workforce can lead to a 15 […]
After much hype, how are coronavirus contact tracing apps faring?
Milan, Italy Thomson Reuters Foundation As countries around the world emerge from coronavirus lockdowns, many are stepping up contact tracing efforts to head off a second wave of infections. Yet, some mobile apps that were initially touted as a possible game-changer to help contain the virus have had a seemingly limited impact and been pulled. […]
Digital handshake: Can contact tracing deliver on its promise in coronavirus battle?
UMBERTO BACCHI, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how countries are using tracing apps to help tackle the spread of COVID-19…