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The government's coronavirus mobile app is a solid effort, but it could do even better

Author: Omar Mubin, Senior Lecturer in human-centred computing & human-computer interaction, Western Sydney University

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The Australian government has launched an app offering up-to-date advice and information on the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Coronavirus Australia app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, was released alongside a new WhatsApp messaging feature.

As this pandemic unfolds, the public’s ability to quickly access reliable...