careFIJI
{{short description|Mobile software application}}
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{{Infobox software
| name = careFIJI
| developer = Government of Fiji
| released = {{Start date|2020|05|15|df=y}}
| latest release version = 1.0.60
| latest release date = {{Start date|2021|06|15|df=y}}
| operating system = Android, iOS
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| language = English
| genre = Digital contact tracing
| license = Open Source
| website = {{URL|https://carefiji.digitalfiji.gov.fj/}}
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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.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=careFIJI - Apps on Google Play|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fj.gov.carefiji&hl=en&gl=US|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=1 December 2020|website=play.google.com|language=en}} The mobile app is available on Google Play and the App Store.{{Cite web|last=Turaga|first=Semi|date=21 June 2020|title=careFIJI COVID-19 tracing app now available to download|url=https://www.fijivillage.com/news/careFIJI-COVID-19-tracing-app-now-available-to-download-5f4xr8/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621060529/https://www.fijivillage.com/news/careFIJI-COVID-19-tracing-app-now-available-to-download-5f4xr8/ |archive-date=2020-06-21 |access-date=1 December 2020|website=Fijivillage|language=en}}
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.{{Cite web|last=Boyle|first=Maggie|date=16 May 2020|title=CARE Fiji App in final phase of completion|url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/care-fiji-app-in-final-phase-of-completion/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200521015709/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/care-fiji-app-in-final-phase-of-completion/ |archive-date=2020-05-21 |access-date=1 December 2020|website=FBC News}} It was launched in June 2020 by Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama.{{Cite web|last=Pratap|first=Ritika|date=21 June 2020|title=careFiji App foundation of phase 2 recovery: PM|url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/carefiji-app-foundation-of-phase-2-recovery-pm/|access-date=10 December 2020|website=FBC News}} Minister for Health Ifereimi Waqainabete said that the app would be important to contain any future spread of COVID-19.{{Cite web|last=Boyle|first=Maggie|date=6 June 2020|title=CARE Fiji app critical to containing any future spread of COVID-19|url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/care-fiji-app-critical-to-containing-any-future-spread-of-covid-19/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200703030720/https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/care-fiji-app-critical-to-containing-any-future-spread-of-covid-19/ |archive-date=2020-07-03 |access-date=1 December 2020|website=FBC News}} 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.{{Cite web|date=20 April 2021|last=Tadulala|first=Koroi|title=Dr Fong emphasizes on the use of careFIJI App|url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/covid-19/dr-fong-emphasizes-on-the-use-of-carefiji-app/|access-date=4 April 2021|website=FBC News}} On 6 February 2022, the government announced that the app will not be required for contact tracing anymore.{{Cite web|title=careFIJI App and QR not required for entry anymore|url=https://www.fijitimes.com/carefiji-app-and-qr-not-required-for-entry-anymore/|access-date=2022-02-14|website=FijiTimes|date=6 February 2022 |language=en}}
Contact tracing
The app is based on the TraceTogether mobile application developed by the Singaporean Government.{{Cite web|last=Kate|first=Talebula|date=21 June 2020|title=COVID-19: careFIJI App forms foundation of phase 2 recovery|url=https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-carefiji-app-forms-foundation-of-phase-2-recovery/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200621123420/https://www.fijitimes.com/covid-19-carefiji-app-forms-foundation-of-phase-2-recovery/ |archive-date=2020-06-21 |access-date=1 December 2020|website=The Fiji Times|language=en}} It uses bluetooth technology to track encounters between users and the data is anonymous and encrypted.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=8 September 2020|title=Fijians encouraged to download COVID-19 contact tracing app after slow uptake|url=https://www.abc.net.au/radio-australia/programs/pacificbeat/fijians-encouraged-download-covid-19-contact-tracing-slow-update/12639236|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=1 December 2020|website=ABC Radio Australia|language=en-AU}} 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.{{Cite web|last=Reece|first=Lena|date=11 June 2021|title=Fijians urged to update careFIJI app|url=https://www.fbcnews.com.fj/news/fijians-urged-to-update-carefiji-app/|access-date=14 June 2021|website=FBC News}}
See also
References
{{reflist}}{{COVID-19 pandemic}}
Category:COVID-19 pandemic in Fiji
Category:COVID-19 contact tracing apps
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