Software:careFIJI
| Developer(s) | Government of Fiji |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 May 2020 |
| Stable release | 1.0.60
/ 15 June 2021 |
| Operating system | Android, iOS |
| Size | |
| 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 in combating the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji.[1] The mobile app is available on Google Play and the App Store.[2]
History
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] Minister for Health 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] On 6 February 2022, the government announced that the app will not be required for contact tracing anymore.[7]
Contact tracing
The app is based on the TraceTogether mobile application developed by the Singaporean Government.[8] It uses bluetooth technology to track encounters between users and the data is anonymous and encrypted.[9] The app is equipped with the QR check-in and check-out feature which allow individuals to scan QR codes in entry and exit of any business.[10]
See also
- COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji
- COVID-19 apps
References
- ↑ "careFIJI - Apps on Google Play" (in en). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fj.gov.carefiji&hl=en&gl=US.
- ↑ Turaga, Semi (21 June 2020). "careFIJI COVID-19 tracing app now available to download" (in en). https://www.fijivillage.com/news/careFIJI-COVID-19-tracing-app-now-available-to-download-5f4xr8/.
- ↑ Boyle, Maggie (16 May 2020). "CARE Fiji App in final phase of completion". https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/care-fiji-app-in-final-phase-of-completion/.
- ↑ Pratap, Ritika (21 June 2020). "careFiji App foundation of phase 2 recovery: PM". https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/carefiji-app-foundation-of-phase-2-recovery-pm/.
- ↑ Boyle, Maggie (6 June 2020). "CARE Fiji app critical to containing any future spread of COVID-19". https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/care-fiji-app-critical-to-containing-any-future-spread-of-covid-19/.
- ↑ Tadulala, Koroi (20 April 2021). "Dr Fong emphasizes on the use of careFIJI App". https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/dr-fong-emphasizes-on-the-use-of-carefiji-app/.
- ↑ "careFIJI App and QR not required for entry anymore" (in en). 6 February 2022. https://www.fijitimes.com/carefiji-app-and-qr-not-required-for-entry-anymore/.
- ↑ Kate, Talebula (21 June 2020). "COVID-19: careFIJI App forms foundation of phase 2 recovery" (in en). https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-carefiji-app-forms-foundation-of-phase-2-recovery/.
- ↑ "Fijians encouraged to download COVID-19 contact tracing app after slow uptake" (in en-AU). 8 September 2020. https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacificbeat/fijians-encouraged-download-covid-19-contact-tracing-slow-update/12639236.
- ↑ Reece, Lena (11 June 2021). "Fijians urged to update careFIJI app". https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fijians-urged-to-update-carefiji-app/.
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