Defending against virus risks with tech tools

AS Singapore takes a cautious, risk-managed approach to reopening its borders and economy, technology solutions will play a key role in preventing a resurgence of the Covid-19 virus.

Blockchain technology, Bluetooth and artificial intelligence (AI) are just a few of the technologies being used to defend against threats like counterfeit Covid-19 test results and community spread in workplaces.

Local firm Accredify is using blockchain technology to make Covid-19 test results harder to forge, building on a solution originally created to combat the rise of fake academic certificates.