Here ’ s What Happens On A Call From The Massachusetts Coronavirus Contact Tracing Program

BOSTON (CBS) — “Answer the call.” That’s the simplest thing Massachusetts residents can to do help slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to a new public service announcement promoting the state’s contact tracing program. “Through what’s called contact tracing, the MA COVID team will be reaching out to everyone who has tested positive for coronavirus or who has been exposed,” a video released Thursday states. “Look out for area codes (833) or (857), and answer the call to keep your community safe.” Your phone will identify the caller as the “MA COVID TEAM.” Partners In Health Dr. John Welch explained at Gov. Charlie Baker’s press conference what happens next. “The folks reaching out to you may be sharing with you for the first time that your test result is positive, that you in fact do have COVID,” Welch said. “After we establish how you’re doing and whether or not you have what you need to stay safely isolated. . . we’ll ask for you information about who you’ve been in contact with.” Close contact is considered anyone you’ve been within 6 feet with for 15 minutes or more. Massachusetts residents should keep in mind now who those people might be, in case they get a call. Anyone getting a call about potentially being exposed won’t be told who identified them as a contact because of privacy laws. The contact tracer on the phone will “...
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