Corona warning app is becoming more convenient: the new function is a real relief in everyday life

3G, 2G or 2G+? The Corona rules in Germany are pure chaos. At least the proof of vaccination and test evidence should now be easier – thanks to version 2.16 of the Corona-Warn-App.

Whether 3G in local public transport, 2G in the cinema or 2G+ when visiting a restaurant: Corona still has Germany firmly under control, even in January 2022 there can hardly be any talk of normal everyday life. The makers behind the Corona-Warn-App know this too and have now simplified the display of vaccination and test certificates in version 2.16.

Corona-Warn-App simplifies the display of proof of immunity

become like this Vaccination or recovery certificate and test certificate are now shown in a combined display, if they were stored in the Corona-Warn-App (source: Coronawarn.app). The advantage is obvious: Users and examiners can now see more quickly whether the required verifications have been fulfilled. The current status is shown in the upper right corner:

The switch within the certificates, which makes it possible to switch back and forth between proof of immunity and test, is also practical.

In version 2.16, the Corona-Warn-App distinguishes between:

• 3G: Users must present a vaccination or recovery certificate, a negative rapid test (max. 48 hours old) or a negative PCR test (max. 72 hours old).
• 3G+: Same rules as 3G (see above), but a negative PCR test (max. 72 hours old) must be proven.
• 2G: Users must be fully vaccinated or recovered.
• 2G+: Users must be fully vaccinated or recovered and also have a test. A rapid test must not be older than 48 hours, a PCR test no older than 72 hours.

Important to know: Currently, however, those who have been vaccinated or recovered who have received a booster vaccination are still looking down the drain. According to the current legal situation, they are exempt from the obligation to provide evidence of a negative test under the 2G+ regulation. The cannot yet map the Corona-Warn-App, but the developers promise improvements at this point.

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Specific innovations for Android and iPhone users

There are also specific innovations for Android and iPhone users in the latest version of the Corona warning app. In the future, iPhone owners will receive clearer notifications when their risk status changes. A red dot in the status area draws your attention to new features. For Android users, on the other hand, the QR code scanner should work faster.