CareFIJI explained

careFIJI
Developer:Government of Fiji
Latest Release Version:1.0.60
Operating System:Android, iOS
Size:
  • 8.5 MB (Android)
  • 34.2 MB (iOS)
Language:English
Genre:Digital contact tracing
License:Open Source

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: careFIJI - Apps on Google Play. 1 December 2020. play.google.com. en.
  2. Web site: Turaga. Semi. 21 June 2020. careFIJI COVID-19 tracing app now available to download. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621060529/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/careFIJI-COVID-19-tracing-app-now-available-to-download-5f4xr8/ . 2020-06-21 . 1 December 2020. Fijivillage. en.
  3. Web site: Boyle. Maggie. 16 May 2020. CARE Fiji App in final phase of completion. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200521015709/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/care-fiji-app-in-final-phase-of-completion/ . 2020-05-21 . 1 December 2020. FBC News.
  4. Web site: Pratap. Ritika. 21 June 2020. careFiji App foundation of phase 2 recovery: PM. 10 December 2020. FBC News.
  5. Web site: Boyle. Maggie. 6 June 2020. CARE Fiji app critical to containing any future spread of COVID-19. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200703030720/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/care-fiji-app-critical-to-containing-any-future-spread-of-covid-19/ . 2020-07-03 . 1 December 2020. FBC News.
  6. Web site: 20 April 2021. Tadulala. Koroi. Dr Fong emphasizes on the use of careFIJI App. 4 April 2021. FBC News.
  7. Web site: careFIJI App and QR not required for entry anymore. 2022-02-14. FijiTimes. 6 February 2022 . en.
  8. Web site: Kate. Talebula. 21 June 2020. COVID-19: careFIJI App forms foundation of phase 2 recovery. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200621123420/https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-carefiji-app-forms-foundation-of-phase-2-recovery/ . 2020-06-21 . 1 December 2020. The Fiji Times. en.
  9. Web site: 8 September 2020. Fijians encouraged to download COVID-19 contact tracing app after slow uptake. 1 December 2020. ABC Radio Australia. en-AU.
  10. Web site: Reece. Lena. 11 June 2021. Fijians urged to update careFIJI app. 14 June 2021. FBC News.

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