We all are going through really tough times. Living life in lockdown, trying to manage work, keeping up with health, maintaining positive aspect towards everything, it all seems like world has turned upside down. We all are trying our level best to break the chain. It is appreciable if you too are maintaining social distancing. The world is now suffering from this pandemic and every country is trying to find a way to fight this disease and break the chain of it. Talking of which, on 14th April 2020, Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, during this address informed us about an app –AAROGYA SETU, and encouraged us to download it and use it. Aarogya Setu App is the need of the hour. This app is developed by the ministry of electronics and IT.
What is Aarogya Setu App?
Aarogya Setu App is a mobile application developed by the Government of India to connect essential health services with the people of India in our combined fight against COVID-19. The App is aimed at augmenting the initiatives of the Government of India, particularly the Department of Health, in proactively reaching out to and informing the users of the app regarding risks, best practices and relevant advisories pertaining to the containment of COVID-19. (description source)
Have I used the Aarogya Setu App?
YES! I heard about this app during Hon’ PM’s address on 14th April 2020. Then I saw the ads of this app, scrolling down in some TV channels. I also saw the ad on Doordarshan channel while watching Ramayana; so finally thought of downloading it and giving it a shot.
How to use Aarogya Setu App?
Once you install the app, you have to switch the Bluetooth of your phone on and keep it on. You also need to turn the location services on as well. This app has a self-testing tool. You will be asked some questions. If there are any symptoms of the virus, the information is sent to the government server. Then government will take further steps.
Need not to feel scared about this app, it is just to keep a check on you and your family.
You will also get an alert if someone who tests positive comes in nearby to you. This ‘nearby’ is defined by the app and it helps maintain safe distance from someone who tests positive.
This app also has instructions on how you can self-isolate and what you can do if you develop symptoms.
All the calculations are done on the basis of Bluetooth, algorithms, GPS and artificial intelligence.
Honest Thoughts About the Aarogya App:
Honestly I feel this app will help a lot. It is easy to use and free to download. Prime Minister himself have encouraged us to download it. Even this app have been praised by World Bank too, I read it on one of the news sites.
The app is free to download from Google Playstore and Apple App Store.
You can either goto your phone’s app download store or goto MyGov.in website for more information.
