Innovative response
COVID-19 platform is open to update stats and discloses information related to COVID-19 pandemic. It shows the numbers of infections, geographical tracking of those who caught the virus, the list of hospitals and drive through testing places and among others. Furthermore, the platform shows where face masks and sanitizer can be purchased and how many has been provided on a daily basis since a new measure has been implemented for citizens to purchase up to two masks in five groups to manage its supply.
Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact
Once the number of confirmed cases increases, citizens are worried about whether the news have anything to do with the lives of their own and beloved ones. In this unprecedented challenge faced by many in our communities, access to information is key. As it is government's responsibility to disclose and update information that it has for the sake of citizen's safety, the COVID-19 online platform is anticipated to keep citizens informed to make right decisions in their everyday life, not getting close to where cases are confirmed for instance, and make the situation under control to some extent.
Organisations/institutions involved
Ministry of Health and Welfare, Ministry of the Interior and Safety
- National/Federal government
- Regional/State government
Issues being addressed:
- Information and practice sharing (with public and/or internal)
- Governance responses
- Real-time data collection, sharing, and analysis
- Public service delivery under new circumstances
Date Submitted:
30 March 2020