TraceEkee is a free iPhone application developed by Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital. It aims to mitigate the community spread of COVID-19 in the Maldives through detailed contact tracing. By utilizing Bluetooth signals, TraceEkee detects encounters with other TraceEkee users and securely stores that data on your phone in an encrypted form.

When an encounter occurs, TraceEkee logs the nearby phone's identifier, model, signal strength, and time. All TraceEkee users are represented by a random, changing, encrypted identifier, ensuring privacy and anonymity. If you have had a close contact with a COVID-19 case, the Health Protection Agency will seek your actioned consent to upload your encounter data for contact tracing analysis.

One of the main benefits of TraceEkee is its ability to help the Health Protection Agency identify close contacts of positive cases more quickly, allowing them to provide guidance and necessary care at the earliest. Additionally, the app keeps users informed about new developments and updates on COVID-19 in the country and provides guidance on ways to protect oneself.

By using TraceEkee, you can actively contribute to stopping the community spread of COVID-19 in the Maldives. Download the app today and join the efforts to keep your community safe.