Table 2.
Main functions and subordinate functions of the included apps (N=46).
| Main functions and subordinate functions | Apps, n (%) | Apps, %a | |
| Public awareness measures | 19 (41) | —b | |
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News or government measures | 12 (26) | 7 |
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Up-to-date statistics | 10 (22) | 6 |
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COVID-19 health information | 9 (20) | 5 |
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Health management guidelines | 9 (20) | 5 |
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COVID-19 related services information | 9 (20) | 5 |
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Hotspot/risk area identification | 5 (11) | 3 |
| COVID-19 testing | 9 (20) | — | |
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Obtain COVID-19 test | 4 (9) | 2 |
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Report of test results | 7 (15) | 4 |
| Quarantine monitoring | 12 (26) | — | |
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Regular health check | 5 (11) | 3 |
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Location tracking | 10 (22) | 6 |
| Health monitoring | 32 (70) | — | |
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Digital contact tracing | 11 (24) | 7 |
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Digital check-in | 11 (24) | 7 |
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Alert contacts of COVID-19 cases | 12 (26) | 7 |
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Report suspected cases/rule infringement | 5 (11) | 3 |
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Health code/status generator | 7 (15) | 4 |
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Health/travel declaration | 7 (15) | 4 |
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Self-symptom assessment | 8 (17) | 5 |
| Vaccination | 7 (15) | — | |
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Vaccination information | 4 (9) | 2 |
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Vaccination registration/appointment | 3 (7) | 2 |
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Vaccination certificate | 4 (9) | 2 |
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Reporting adverse reactions | 1 (2) | 1 |
| Health resources | 12 (26) | — | |
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Virtual medical consultation | 4 (9) | 2 |
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Emergency helpline | 7 (15) | 4 |
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Accessing medical records | 1 (2) | 1 |
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Personal protective equipment distribution | 4 (9) | 2 |
a% values calculated on the basis of the total functions (n=169).
bNot applicable.