‘Suishen code’ big help in fitness, employment

SHANGHAI: A health code developed in this province for epidemic control amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Suishen code, now has a new role as the city is promoting it in more life scenarios including commuting, medical services, government services, employment and fitness, Shanghai authorities announced.

Supported by big data technology, the code is carried by Suishenban, the mobile end of the city’s one-stop online-offline services. In some scenarios, it is now used as proof of personal identification.