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. 2023 Sep 1;2(9):e0000287. doi: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000287

Table 1. COVID-19 apps features and a description of intended functionality.

Listed Features Functionality Description
COVID-19 Info Information of COVID-19 spread and/or statistics in the country
Route Tracking/Journal Personal location log for contact tracing
Symptom Tracker To track and log symptoms
Self-Assessment Individual assessment of symptoms to determine health status
Quarantine Information/ Enforcement Information about quarantining. Enforces quarantine requirements by tracking individual’s location
Medical Reporting Reporting symptoms to health officials and doctors through an app
Chatbot Virtual assistant allows individuals to type questions into a chat box and receive an answer
Contact Health Officials/Helpline Access to health officials/helpline/hotline for COVID-19 information
News Government news about COVID-19 and official regulations
Test scheduling/results Schedule COVID-19 test and see results
Health Advice/What to do Information/health advice on how to treat COVID-19 and steps to take if diagnosed.
FAQ Frequently asked questions
Direction/Map to Hospitals Gives directions to nearby hospitals
Health status/vaccination status Viewable health and vaccination status of an individual—digital card to show vaccination status
Vaccination schedule (manage/reminder) Vaccination scheduling management and reminder
Vaccination Certificate Certificate of proof for vaccination
QR code of health status Scannable individual QR code to show one’s health status
QR code for public places Scan QR code at public places to track location
Calendar General calendar
General health General health (not COVID-19 related) information
Border crossing registration App provided forms to register for crossing regional borders
Location risk assessment Assesses the risk of COVID-19 in a public place
Health status color system Assigns color according to an individual’s health status
Vaccination Info Information on the COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 surveillance dashboard Dashboard of latest COVID-19 information and numbers/statistics
Information for trade/business Specific COVID-19 instructions or updates related to markets and specific businesses
Special needs access App access to the deaf and blind via video instructions and voice details