Started operation of "Corona Tracking System" in Osaka Prefecture Notification of infection via QR code May 29, 13:33

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the operation of the "Corona Tracking System" in Osaka Prefecture will be started on the 29th, using QR codes to notify the users of events and restaurants by email. It was

This system has been developed by Osaka Prefecture to notify registered users in advance of the outbreak of new coronavirus at events, facilities, restaurants, etc., and a demonstration will be held at the Osaka Prefectural Government on the 29th. Was done

In the system, the person in charge of the facility or event first obtains the QR code from the website of Osaka Prefecture, prints it on paper, and pastes it at the entrance.

After that, when the visitor reads the QR code on their smartphone, they will be connected to the site where the email address is registered, enter it and reply.

When a certain scale of infection occurs at the facility, users will receive an email notifying them of the outbreak, and they will be alerted to their physical condition and contact the consultation center.

According to Osaka Prefecture, there are about 500 commercial facilities and events registered by 29 o'clock, according to the fact that users only register their email addresses and they will be automatically deleted after two months. It means that

Toshiaki Kano, Counselor of the Smart City Strategy and General Affairs Division of Osaka Prefecture, said, "I would like to request the introduction and registration of a system to speedily deal with the 2nd and 3rd wave infections."