Visitors to the province without smartphones will have to strap on the wristbands while those who have phones will receive a SIM card and be asked to install medical declaration and contact tracing apps like Vietnam Health Declaration or Bluezone.

Prototype models of G-Track tracking wristbands, which utilize GPS technologies, developed by Ginnovations.

The wristbands come with QR codes to be scanned during a person's time in quarantine or self-isolation. They would be reminded by officials to declare their medical status every day and look out for abnormal signs.

This will be done for 28 days following a person's entry.

The tracking wristbands use either Bluetooth or GPS to track their wearers. Their batteries last for around 30 days and are rechargeable.

A spokesperson for the Authority of Information Technology Application said the wristbands were developed by tech firm Ginnovations and trialled on passengers arriving in Vietnam on certain flights since June.

Other countries like Singapore and South Korea also use tracking technology to monitor people.

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Source: VnExpress