Apple and Google join forces to create coronavirus contact tracking technology

Apple and Google, normally competitors in the smartphone space, have joined forces to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help track and reduce the spread of coronavirus.
By using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) and apps from health organisations, a new contact tracking system can be created.
Every time a phone comes within close range of another device for a few seconds, that phone will be stored in a database.
Health authorities will have access to this data, with the approval of users, so if