New NT COVID-19 check-in app now working on all systems, including Apple, after initial glitch

THE Northern Territory Check In App is now working for all devices after an initial stuff-up that meant iPhone users were unable to access it.

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THE Northern Territory Check In App is now working for all devices after an initial stuff-up that meant iPhone users were unable to access it.

As of Monday, all people in the Territory ae required to check-in to venues using the app as part of new COVID-19 monitoring measures.

The app worked on Google and Android operating systems, however iPhone users were left behind and forced to put pen to paper to sign in to venues when it failed to work on the Apple system.

Health Minister Natasha Fyles demonstrates the new Northern Territory Check In App at Rays Cafe in Darwin on Monday. Picture: Che Chorley

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The NT Government blamed the United States’ annual Thanksgiving holidays for the hiccup.

“I’ve been advised it’s in the final stages but it’s Thanksgiving in America where these systems are signed off,” Health Minister Natashga Fyles said on Monday.

“We’re very hopeful it will be live today but I’ve been advised certainly by the end of the week.”

“I apologise to Territorians that may be wishing to use the Apple platform but it’s a little bit out of our hands.”

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Businesses can create their own QR code or have one generated by the Northern Territory government.

Ms Fyles said with many businesses already collecting relevant information from customers, including the time and date they visited a venue and their contact details, the system wouldn’t force businesses to double up on their contact information.

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