Dr Tim Chambers, a senior research fellow at Otago University, led the trial in Nelson Hospital where he says the card worked as intended. Photo: Getty ImagesA University of Otago academic involved in a trial of the CovidCard has high hopes for its use as a tool in the battle against coronavirus in managed isolation and quarantine facilities. Dr Tim Chambers, a senior research fellow at Otago University, led the trial in Nelson Hospital where he says the card worked as intended. He told Morning Report that it could have helped pinpoint the source of infection quicker in the case of the Rydges Hotel maintenance worker, whose case was under investigation last week. The CovidCard is currently being trialled in Rotorua, which Dr Chamber said would help answer more questions.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 23, 2020 21:33 UTC