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Retaining QR codes after COVID-19 idea draws fire in South Australia
An idea that South Australia’s contact tracing program could continue after COVID-19 passes has seemingly garnered little support among politicians and the public, with some calling for it to be “nipped in the bud”.
Key points:
- SA chief public health officers flag the retention of contact tracing technology after COVID-19
- A Liberal senator warns against power remaining in the hands of unelected officials
- The radio text line is inundated with calls to dump QR codes as soon as COVID-19 is resolved
SA chief public health officer Nicola Spurrier was on the weekend quoted saying she would like to see the state’s QR code regime, which requires people to register when entering public places, continue as a safety net against future pandemics.
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