The Launch Of Ontario's COVID-19 Tracing App Has Just Been Delayed

The app was set to launch on July 2.
Ontario's COVID Alert App Has Just Been Delayed
Premier of Ontario | YouTube
Ontario Editor

Residents are going to have to wait a little longer to start using Ontario's COVID Alert app. Ontario's Ministry of Health has just revealed that the launch of the new app has been delayed. No new launch date has been announced. 

Last month, Doug Ford stated that the new app that would focus on tracking COVID-19 cases across the province would launch on July 2. 

35,068 The number of cases of COVID-19 in Ontario. 

According to CP24, Ontario is still working with the federal government on the new technology. However, it is still expected to launch "soon."

Once up and running, the app will be able to notify users if they have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. 

Ontario will be the first province to use the COVID Alert app, with the rest of the country expected to follow this summer. 

Via CP24

TorontoCanadaNewsNews
  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

Some chocolates sold at Costco are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination

You can get a refund if you bought these products.

This dreamy town is one of the best places to live in Ontario and it's steps from 3 beaches

It's known as Canada's "prettiest" town.

CRA is hiring agents in Ontario and you don't need a degree to make almost $80,000

Experience using computers is required.

The CRA is sitting on over $1.7B in uncashed cheques — Here's how to check if any are yours

You could have unclaimed CRA money waiting for you. 👀 💸

Costco is giving out gift cards and you get back the cost of your membership

These vouchers are worth $65 or $130. 🤑

University of Toronto is hiring for high-paying jobs and you can make up to $139,000

A few jobs don't require a university degree!

This Lotto Max winner scored $1 million with a ticket he bought at Walmart

"I didn't believe it."

5 things that I actually missed about Canada while I was in Australia

Hats off to the Great White North. 🇨🇦

This beautiful Ontario town with fairy tale charm is better than a trip to the US, locals say

No passport needed!

I ranked lattes from Canada's biggest coffee chains and it's changed where I order from

A battle for the ages. ☕