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May 27, 2020

French tracking app faces moment of truth

France is getting ready to launch its own virus tracking software. But there’s no guarantee a “made in France” app will win over parliament — or the French.


An illustration of how the French StopCovid virus tracking app works.

Sylvie, Justin and Johanna are France’s coronavirus-fighting mascots, and they’re about to face the popularity test of their lives.

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