techUpdated: Apr 14, 2020 20:24 ISTFor now, the government has been requesting people to download the Aarogya Setu app in order to track the coronavirus spread. “There have been suggestions to build in this functionality in the Aarogya Setu App - the idea is good and technical feasibility of the same is being worked out,” he added. Also read: Aarogya Setu: Key things to know about Indian govt’s Covid-19 trackerLaunched on April 2, the Aarogya Setu app uses your smartphone’s location data and Bluetooth to check if you have been near, or in contact with, a Covid-19 patient. Other features of Aarogya Setu include Covid-19 prevention tips, and a chatbot to answer queries on the virus. Apple doesn’t reveal the number of downloads on apps but Aarogya Setu is ranked no.

Source: Hindustan Times April 14, 2020 14:00 UTC