7 Aug 2020

Computer scientist upbeat about CovidCard

From Morning Report, 8:17 am on 7 August 2020

A top computer scientist is upbeat about the bluetooth-powered CovidCard - saying it's a step up from the QR code system we currently have.

The cards can "ping" other cards within five metres.

A government-run trial in Rotorua will see 300 people given the cards.

Dave Parry is AUT's head of computer science.