COVID Safe Paths, developed by Path Check, serves as the official application for COVID-19 exposure notifications and contact tracing in regions such as Haiti and Puerto Rico. This app allows users to securely log the locations they visit, keeping that information stored privately on their devices. Users can also access updates from local healthcare authorities regarding COVID-19 information specific to their area, when such resources are available. In the near future, the app will enable users to receive notifications from local health departments regarding potential COVID-19 exposures. The initiative represents a worldwide effort to create free, open-source tools that prioritize privacy, aimed at benefiting individuals, public health professionals, and entire communities. The dedicated Safe Paths team is made up of a diverse group of engineers, epidemiologists, advocates for data privacy, academicians, and researchers, all of whom are supported by advisors from prominent organizations like the US Department of Health and Human Services, the World Health Organization, and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies. Their goal is to ensure that everyone has access to reliable tools that promote health and safety in the face of the ongoing pandemic.
