App downloads for the Corona-related application are decreasing
In the latest weekly update, the Robert Koch Institute's (RKI) Corona warning app saw a decrease in downloads and warnings compared to the previous week. Specifically, the app was downloaded 590,000 times in the 45th calendar week, a significant drop from the 801,000 downloads recorded in the 44th week. Simultaneously, around 15,000 warnings were issued via the app, corresponding to 11.8% of all newly infected individuals tested during the same period.
As of last Thursday, approximately 60,000 people who tested positive have warned others via the app. This corresponds to around 7.8% of all registered infections. It is worth noting that around 90% of testing laboratories are directly connected to the Corona warning app, making it a crucial tool in the fight against the pandemic.
The reasons for the decreased download rate of the RKI's Corona app are not yet clear. However, common factors affecting the adoption of COVID-19 apps include lower perceived risk due to subsiding waves or increased vaccination rates, app fatigue, privacy concerns, and reduced promotion.
While various reports suggest millions of downloads in Germany since the app's launch, specific current totals should be confirmed from official RKI communications or app stores. To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended to check the official RKI Corona app webpages or recent government press releases.
The decrease in downloads of the RKI's Corona app might be due to factors such as lower perceived risk, app fatigue, privacy concerns, and reduced promotion, potentially impacting its effectiveness in health-and-wellness. As technology advances, science plays a crucial role in refining these apps for efficient health management amid the ongoing pandemic.
