Tag: contact tracing

U.S. International Airline Passenger Contact Tracing Plan Stalls, Sources Say

Shot of a young man getting his temperature taken with an infrared thermometer by a healthcare worker during an outbreak

The Trump administration’s efforts to require airlines to collect contact tracing information from U.S.-bound international passengers has stalled, five people briefed on the matter told Reuters on Friday, adding such a mandate is unlikely this year. Major airlines and administration officials have held talks for months over a long-standing effort by the Centers for Disease… Continue reading U.S. International Airline Passenger Contact Tracing Plan Stalls, Sources Say

Businesses Tap New Digital Tools to Reopen the Workplace

Mobile APP contact tracing adopted by national Governments to stop Covid-19 pandemic

Enterprise information-technology firms are rolling out digital tools designed to help employers deal with a range of workplace issues arising from Covid-19, as companies begin planning for an eventual return to the office. They include workplace apps for employee health checks and contact tracing, among other on-site tools. Just getting workers to the office can… Continue reading Businesses Tap New Digital Tools to Reopen the Workplace

U.S. Senators Offer Privacy Bill for COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Viruses and Shield. Defending against Virus Attack Concept.

A group of Republican U.S. senators said Thursday they would introduce legislation to address consumer privacy concerns surrounding technology companies’ efforts to help build contact tracing apps to fight the new coronavirus outbreak. Senator Roger Wicker, who chairs the Commerce Committee, and other key Republicans introduced the bill that would “hold businesses accountable to consumers… Continue reading U.S. Senators Offer Privacy Bill for COVID-19 Contact Tracing