Alternate Method of Payments and COVID-19.

Autor: AlRefai, Zeyad Ahmed, Muda, Habsah, Siddiqui, Ammar Ahmed, Amin, Junaid, Ilyas, Muhammad, Alam, Mohammad Khursheed
Zdroj: International Medical Journal; Aug2021, Vol. 28 Issue 4, p397-399, 3p
Abstrakt: Background: The present review was done to investigate the relationship regarding use of physical currency and spread of COVID-19 as well as to know the alternative modes of payment in general as well as particularly in relation with contagious disease, like COVID-19. Methods: Various databases were searched including Google scholar to collect relevant information. To our best knowledge we did not found much literature on our concerned topic. Results: In the limited available literature, there are concerned over use of physical currency in relation with COVID-19 spread. Use of digital methods of payments can be considered a wiser option in this scenario. However, preparedness of individuals towards use of advance digital methods in particular electronic wallets is uncertain. Conclusion: Further studies are recommended to measure that considering the fact that electronic wallet is convenient to use, can reduce fraud, whereas can help to prevent the spread of deadly COVID-19 virus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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