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Defending against virus risks with tech tools

Blockchain technology, Bluetooth and artificial intelligence are just a few of the technologies being used to defend against various threats.

Published Mon, Nov 16, 2020 · 09:50 PM

    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.

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