Philadelphia, PA converts emergency text system into COVD-19 outreach tool

Philadelphia, PA COVID-19 Text Notification

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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.

Communications Engagement Health & Human Services Outbreak / COVID

Philadelphia, PA

Municipality in Pennsylvania

United States

Links

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | Department of Public Health | City of Philadelphia

Providing information and updates about COVID-19 in Philadelphia.

Newsworthy

Pennsylvania COVID-19 cases rise to 479; Philly reports 96 cases | FOX 10 Phoenix

The are currently at least 479 cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, with 96 cases reported in Philadelphia.

How the City uses its text alert system to keep residents informed during a public health crisis - Technical.ly Philly

More than 30,000 residents have signed up to receive up-to-date information about Philly's COVID-19 response.

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