PPA rolls out ‘Traze’, COVID-19 contact tracing system for port users
The contact tracing system that uses a mobile application called “Traze” that will be used in all ports in the country was formally launched by the Philippine Ports Authority .
PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the PPA COVID-19 tracing system is specifically designed to meet the needs of the port community both for individuals and establishments even without the use of mobile electronic devices when such devices are not available for users. Santiago furthered that passengers without access to the app can drop-by the port Malasakit Helpdesk in order to be registered in the system. The provided QR Code can be used by the passenger at any Traze-registered port or establishment in their subsequent travels.
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