Israel tracking Coronavirus via cellphones

Israel is implementing a system to monitor cell phones to track COVID-19 cases and their contacts. The government will use geolocation data from telecom providers to trace the movements of infected individuals and identify those potentially exposed. Suspected cases will receive messages instructing them to self-isolate immediately.

What is the primary purpose of Israel monitoring cell phones?

• To monitor internet usage

• To improve telecommunications services

• To enhance national security

• To track people with COVID-19 and their contacts

How will the government identify individuals who may have been infected?

• By conducting door-to-door surveys

• By using geolocation data from telecom providers

• By analyzing social media activity

• By testing everyone in the country

What type of data will be used to track the movements of infected individuals?

• Credit card transactions

• Public transport records

• Geolocation data

• Health records

What will happen to individuals identified as potentially infected?

• They will be fined

• They will be sent to a hospital

• They will receive a message to self-isolate

• They will be publicly named

What immediate action is required from those suspected of catching the virus?

• Inform their workplace

• Self-isolate

• Travel to a quarantine center

• Visit a doctor