Chicago Launches New ‘Chi COVID Coach’ App

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The City of Chicago will launch Monday the ‘Chi COVID Coach,’ a mobile-friendly, web-based application to support residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

The app was built in partnership with Google and MTX, and it will allow CDPH to communicate directly with Chicago residents who may be COVID-19 positive or experiencing symptoms, providing them with important information and guidance.

The Chi COVID Coach is the first app of its kind, and creates an opportunity for residents to pre-register for vaccine dissemination once it becomes available. Though a vaccine may be many months away, CDPH is already taking steps to prepare for mass vaccination; because of this feature, everyone is encouraged to sign up, whether symptomatic or not.

Registration for the app is free and information will be protected and only used by CDPH for public health purposes related to COVID-19.

Overall, Chi COVID Coach will:
  • provide text messages to registered users that are tailored to their symptoms, and guidance about where and when to seek medical care;
  • alert registrants when and where COVID-19 testing--and down the line, approved antibody testing--is available;
  • allow for daily check-ins to monitor the well-being of residents and let them know what they and other people in their household should do to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The new app builds on the City of Chicago’s data-driven response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Residents can download the app at www.Chicago.gov/covidcoach, and for more information about the latest data, residents are encouraged to visit www.Chicago.gov/coronavirus.