Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.While the app could help limit further spread of the coronavirus, its full impact will come down to consumers' willingness to use it.
For context, individuals who test positive receive a text message containing a code from public health authorities, which they can then enter in the CA Notify app. The API is customizable, in that state health authorities can specify details such as how close and for how long individuals need to be in contact in order to be deemed an exposure risk.
While the CA Notify app could be a useful tool in the fight against the rapidly spreading coronavirus, its full impact will ultimately be decided by consumers' willingness to use it. Given that use of the CA Notify app is on an opt-in basis, the effectiveness of the tool as a complementary solution to more traditional contact tracing programs is contingent on whether or not a meaningful number of individuals decide to use it.