Developer(s) | Government of Fiji |
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Initial release | 15 May 2020 (2020-05-15) |
Stable release | 1.0.60
/ 15 June 2021 (2021-06-15) |
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]
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]
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]
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