Exposure Notifications are an essential feature on your iPhone that helps you stay informed about potential exposure to COVID-19. These notifications are part of the joint effort by Apple and Google to assist in contact tracing and slowing the spread of the virus.
To manage COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on your iPhone, follow these steps:
1. Open Settings: Start by opening the "Settings" app on your iPhone.
2. Privacy Settings: Next, tap on "Privacy" in the Settings menu.
3. Health: Scroll down and select "Health."
4. COVID-19 Exposure Logging: Inside the Health settings, tap on "COVID-19 Exposure Logging."
5. Turn On Exposure Logging: Toggle the switch to turn on Exposure Logging. This feature helps your iPhone track potential exposure to COVID-19.
6. Add Your Region: Depending on your country or region, select the appropriate public health authority's app to enable exposure notifications.
7. Notifications: To manage how notifications appear on your iPhone, go back to the main Health settings menu and tap on "Exposure Notifications."
8. Turn on Notifications: Toggle the switch to turn on notifications. This will allow your iPhone to alert you about possible exposure to COVID-19.
9. Review Active Alerts: Once notifications are enabled, your iPhone will notify you if you have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
10. Privacy: It's important to note that Exposure Notifications are designed with privacy in mind. Your identity and location are not shared with anyone when you receive an exposure notification.
By following these simple steps, you can effectively manage COVID-19 Exposure Notifications on your iPhone and stay informed about potential exposure to the virus. Remember, this feature is a powerful tool in our collective effort to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect ourselves and our communities.
Stay safe, stay informed!