New restrictions from Apple on COVID-19 related apps

[danielcompton]

https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=03142020a

we're evaluating apps critically to ensure data sources are reputable and that developers presenting these apps are from recognized entities such as government organizations, health-focused NGOs, companies deeply credentialed in health issues, and medical or educational institutions. Only developers from one of these recognized entities should submit an app related to COVID-19. Entertainment or game apps with COVID-19 as their theme will not be allowed.

[TroyWitthoeft]

They are rolling back these restrictions.
https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/14/app-store-covid-19-policy/

https://developer.apple.com/news/?id=03142020a

[danielcompton]

Are you sure? I couldn't see anywhere in those links that said they are rolling back the restrictions?

[scottleibrand]

We shouldn’t be subject to these restrictions as long as we stick to our plan of making a general wellness app that allows for symptom sharing but doesn’t make specific health claims about COVID-19 or any other disease.