NHS rejects Apple-Google API in favour of centralised contact tracing system

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Unlike Germany, Switzerland and Estonia, the UK has opted for a server-managed system for tracking Covid-19 infections

The NHS is currently working to create a coronavirus contact tracing app that will not rely on API developed by Google and Apple, the BBC has reported. The two tech firms are working on a decent...

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