Immuni

by Ministero della Salute
2.5.10 - Mar 7, 2022

Discover Italian COVID-19 exposure with a simple tap

Screenshots of Immuni

About Immuni

Immuni: The Italian Government's Powerful Tool to Combat COVID-19 Outbreaks

In the ongoing battle against the Coronavirus, the Italian government has taken a proactive approach by developing the Immuni app. This cutting-edge application aims to halt new outbreaks and effectively control the spread of the virus throughout the country. By leveraging Bluetooth technology, which has already proven successful in countries like Singapore, Switzerland, France, and Australia, Immuni empowers smartphone users to receive timely warnings if they come into contact with a COVID-19 positive individual.

One of the key strengths of Immuni lies in its simplicity. The user-friendly interface ensures that using this tool remains completely voluntary. However, similar to other contact tracing apps such as SwissCovid, StopCovid, or TraceTogether, the more individuals who embrace Immuni, the broader its scope for preventing the transmission of the virus. Furthermore, the app guarantees complete anonymity, safeguarding private information related to both carriers of the disease and potential infection cases.

Employing Low Energy Bluetooth technology, Immuni effectively determines your location without compromising privacy. If you happen to spend a few minutes in proximity to an infected person, the app promptly sends you a notification, alerting you to the potential risk of contracting the virus. Importantly, the data collection process is limited to strictly necessary information and does not store any extraneous data. Moreover, the geolocation parameters, which could potentially infringe upon your privacy, are never linked to Immuni.

For Italian citizens, downloading the Immuni app on their Android devices provides an invaluable tool to actively monitor the presence of COVID-19 in their surroundings. With this innovative technology in their hands, individuals can contribute to keeping possible infections in check across Italy, thereby safeguarding public health and promoting a safer environment for all.

In the face of an ever-evolving pandemic, Immuni stands as a testament to Italy's commitment to harnessing technology for the greater good. By embracing this app, citizens can play an active role in the fight against the virus, enabling a united effort to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19. Together, we can navigate these uncertain times and build a healthier, more resilient society

More Information

  • Package Name

    it.ministerodellasalute.immuni

  • Languages

  • Requires Android

    Android 7+ (Nougat SDK 24)

  • Architecture

    arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, x86_64

  • Permissions

  • Signature

    9c41dba4887e9b51aa73dd26252182ee6f69413b