What is contact tracing?

Contact tracing slows the spread of COVID-19 by

• Letting people know they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and should monitor their health for symptoms;
• Helping people who may have been exposed to COVID-19 get tested; and
• Asking people to self-isolate if they have COVID-19 or self-quarantine if they are in close contact with someone with COVID-19.

During contact tracing, the health department staff will not ask you for

• Money
• Social Security number
• Bank account information
• Salary information
• Credit card numbers

Learn more about contact tracing

• Contact tracing infographic (PDF)
• Contact tracing frequently asked questions and answers

Last updated August 06, 2020
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Preventionlinks to external site

See also: Spread and transmission