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BACKGROUND

MyRisk is an application that assesses a user’s risk of getting
COVID-19 infection based on their preventive behaviour. My Risk has been developed
In addition, perceived risks on COVID-19 are also assessed. by Institute for Health
The tool provides customized results based on individual Behavioural Research (IHBR)
personal characteristics, exposure to high-risk places and with cooperation with
practice of preventive measures. The result at the end of Institute for Public Health and
the tool allows people to see their current risk status (low Institute for Medical Research.
risk, moderate risk or high risk). Based on the risk status, (IT Department NIH and Health
recommended messages to maintain or lower the risks will Education Division, MOH)
be provided.

DOMAINS AND SCORING

There are two domains in MyRisk and the scoring system is
based on the composite score. The domains and scoring for
MyRisk are as follows:

Domains Items Overall score
Age
Gender
Demographic 40%
State
District (red zone, yellow zone or green zone)

Places user have visited in the last 3 days:

1. Shopping mall
2. Grocery store For each places these
Exposure and 3. Place of worship questions were asked: 60%
preventive behaviour 4. Restaurant
5. School/higher learning i. Practice social distance?
institution/workplace ii. Wear a facemask?
6. Public transportation iii. Hand hygiene?
7. Social gathering

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