Philadelphia, PA converts emergency text system into COVD-19 outreach tool
Philadelphia, PA COVID-19 Text Notification
The ReadyPhiladelphia text alert system attracted 15,000 subscribers in its first day of COVID-19 messages. Subscribers to COVIDPHL texts received links to streaming press conferences and daily updates on city health initiatives. ReadyPhiladelphia joined the city's 24-hour hotline and text outreach to locals with positive COVID-19 tests as key channels between city officials and residents.
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