Contact Tracing for COVID-19: Current Evidence, Options for Scale-Up and an Assessment of Resources Needed

Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 5/5/2020. This nine-page document outlines a number of resource measures to use in contract tracing for COVID-19, including the use of well-trained non-public-health staff and volunteers; repurposing existing resources such as call centers; reducing the intensity of contact follow-up; and using new technologies such as contact management software and mobile apps. (PDF)
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