My app is called Cancel Covid. My app idea was started when I came across the statistic that there are over 5.1 million cases of COVID-19 in the US today. So I thought to myself how can we create an app that can spread positivity during such a dark time for our country and also spread awareness for COVID-19. Cancel Covid is a resource for ways to protect yourself and others in your community during COVID-19, while being an active member of society, which is our civic duty. This app also allows users to become an active participant in their community while also raising awareness to stop the spread of COVID-19.
In the midst of isolation and a divide in our country while combating this virus, this app is the only possible way we can create community. My app gives clear links to ways the user can donate, write letters, take care of themselves, and also take care of others. It also gives the user ways to be accountable. With the pledge feature the user can promise themselves to be cautious and abide by COVID-19 guidelines as a daily reminder throughout the day.
This project impacts the Health and Wellness of people around the world. COVID-19 is a dangerous virus that has changed how the world is functioning. Due to this app, people can be more aware about their own safety as well as the safety of others in their community. Those who are at high risk of the virus have better access to ways that can keep them safe at home and participate in their community. This virus has shut down many places, but community support, which can be found through resources on our app, is the only factor that can unite us during this time.
A challenge that I faced was that my app originally had issues with the Scroll View, but I was able to overcome it. Some accomplishments I had were embedding links into buttons, hiding elements on the screen, creating a photo slideshow, efficient scroll view, and building a successful version of my app! In the future I would like to add more Community Outreach Resources, add a map feature that allows users to find hospitals near them, and add a Daily Case Progression Update in the US to the app.
COVID-19 can be stopped, but the only way we can do that is through knowledge and a strong focus on ourselves and the people around us. Thank you!
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