Walz: More than 230,000 Minnesotans using COVID-19 exposure notification app

Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday that more than 230,000 Minnesotans are using the COVID-19 exposure notification app launched by the state in November.

According to a release from the Governor’s Office, the COVIDaware app, which was released on Nov. 23, also reached No. 3 in the most popular utilities app category in the iPhone App Store within two days of its release.

"Every community is safer when we collectively take steps to care for each other during this pandemic," Walz said. "Strong adoption of this important tool will make sure Minnesotans have as much information about potential exposure as possible so they can help protect the people around them, even those they don’t know."

Minnesota unveils COVID-19 exposure notification app

The state expects continued growth and adoption of the COVIDaware app as more people are exposed to the technology. On Wednesday, Google will send push notifications to Android devices to let users know that the app is available for download.

Minnesotans can learn more about the app on the COVIDaware MN website, and download it now from the Google Play or App Store.