QR (Quick Response) codes never really took off to the extent expected by industry experts. But as those in England and Wales scramble to download the eagerly-anticipated NHS coronavirus contact-tracing app, they will likely bring about a revival of the barcode.

QR codes were designed to have an almost unlimited number of applications.

This is to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The monochrome jumble of were designed to assist with everything from finding a URL link to buying tickets.

But QR codes are coming back into vogue due to desperate efforts to combat coronavirus.

The Government have now listed exactly how these black and white barcodes are assisting in the battle against COVID-19.

What is required to create an NHS QR code for your business?

The Government said in a statement: “Use this service to create a QR code for display in your venue.

“Get visitors to scan the QR code when they arrive, using the NHS COVID-19 app.

“This is to help trace and stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).”

The site proceeds to list which businesses can benefit from creating and displaying a QR code.

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These include business, place of worship or community organisation with a physical location accessible to the large numbers pf people.

And any organisation operating in more than one venue should create a separate QR code for each site.

The Government also recommends add multiple locations in the site.

Before beginning you should have your email address, the address of your business, religion, community organisation.

Additionally, the address of each site and point of contact are needed for those more than one venue.

How create an NHS QR code for your business:

The resulting QR code will arrive via email immediately after the necessary information has successfully been submitted.

Those who own more than one business location, the designated point of contact) at each site will also be emailed a unique QR code poste.

Once the QR code poster is received also offers advice for what should be done.

Print the poster

Display the poster somewhere near the the entrance so visitors can see and scan it upon arrival

All visitors older than 16 years-old should scan the QR code when they arrive, using the newly-launched NHS COVID-19 app

Display as many posters as you need to, to prevent long queues from forming

Business owners without a computer printer can show the QR code on a TV or tablet.

Finally, ensure the QR code is easily within reach to allow visitors of all abilities can scan the barcode with their smartphone

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