It will be called Stop Covid NI and will be aimed at interrupting coronavirus’ spread by finding those most at risk of catching it.
Should someone receive a positive test for the disease, he or she will have a unique code texted to the phone.
Once the user gives permissions, the app will release data from the handset to a server so close contacts also using the app can be traced following a “digital handshake” between their devices, Stormont’s health department said.
