careFIJI
| Developer(s) | Government of Fiji |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 June 2020 |
| Operating system | Android, iOS |
| Size |
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| Available in | English |
| Type | Digital contact tracing |
| License | Open Source |
| Website | carefiji |
careFIJI is a mobile software application developed by the Government of Fiji to assist the Ministry of Health and Medical Services to combat the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji.[1] The mobile app is available on Google Play and App Store.[2]
History[edit]
The app was part of the second phase of Fiji's COVID-19 response to help the Ministry of Health in its contact tracing efforts.[3] It was launched in June 2020 by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.[4] Health Minister Ifereimi Waqainabete said that the app would be important to contain any future spread of COVID-19.[5] In light of the first community case confirmed on 19 April 2021, the Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong has emphasized the use of the app.[6]
Contact tracing[edit]
The app is based on the TraceTogether mobile application developed by the Singaporean Government.[7] It uses bluetooth technology to track encounters between users and the data is anonymous and encrypted.[8]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "careFIJI - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ Fijivillage. "careFIJI COVID-19 tracing app now available to download". www.fijivillage.com. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "CARE Fiji App in final phase of completion". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "careFiji App foundation of phase 2 recovery: PM". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ^ "CARE Fiji app critical to containing any future spread of COVID-19". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Dr Fong emphasizes on the use of careFIJI App". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2021-04-20.
- ^ "COVID-19: careFIJI App forms foundation of phase 2 recovery". FijiTimes. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
- ^ "Fiji: Expert says careFiji app safer than Facebook". ABC Radio Australia. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
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