Massive uptake for careFIJI app
FIJIANS have quickly adapted to new safety measures as the uptake of the careFIJI CHECK-IN feature has seen the QR Code being scanned more than 3.5 million times after certain businesses resumed operations under COVID safe protocols.
This feature, which adds another layer to the COVID safe measures and makes contact tracing more easier, is an add-on to the careFIJI app that has been downloaded more than 394,000 times.
Ministry of Communications acting permanent secretary, Tupou’tuah Baravilala, said there has been a positive response to the careFIJI CHECK-IN QR codes by both the Fijians accessing services and the approved businesses resuming operations. In fact, there have been 3.5 million scans since the check-in service commenced last month.
“The careFIJI CHECK-IN service enhances the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services contact tracing teams. In addition to the phone notification, the QR scanning also acts as a reminder to check that the app is active and to reinforce the importance of adherence to the COVID-19 safe measures, especially when we are outside our home bubble,” Ms Baravilala said.
Last month, as many businesses started operations after registering with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport, the careFIJI CHECK-IN feature became an integral part of ensuring that resumption of economic activity happens without compromising on the health and safety of Fijians.
Ministry permanent secretary, Shaheen Ali emphasised that the addition of the QR code into the careFIJI app has been a vital initiative of the Fijian Government and since the announcement; the MCTTT has received tremendous response in terms of application and positive feedback from businesses.
“Scanning is very simple – it takes a few seconds. The beauty about this technology is that it does not cost any data or money.”
Mr Ali also stated that the careFIJI CHECK-IN system is also a sure, consistent and definite way to register Fijians at business outlets.
The scope for the entities that can now use #careFIJI CHECK-IN QR has now expanded to include; Government Ministries and Departments, Statutory Bodies/ Independent Commissions, Public Service Vehicle Operators, Cooperatives, Municipal Councils, Disciplined Forces, Schools, Universities and Higher Education Institutions, Foreign Missions and Multilateral Organisations
The careFIJI app with the CHECK-IN feature is available on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Huawei App Gallery. More information on careFIJI app can be found on www.careFIJI.digitalfiji.gov.fj while businesses can register through checkin.digitalfiji.gov.fj.