COVID-19 Updates
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Outside socialising may be relaxed in England within weeks
People in England could be allowed to socialise in bigger groups in gardens or parks in the coming weeks, a cabinet minister has confirmed, but visiting friends and family indoors…
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Tracing ‘patient zero’: why America’s first coronavirus death may for ever go unmarked
The US is nearing the bleak milestone of 100,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths. But in all likelihood, the nation’s coronavirus death toll actually hit the figure days before. And despite scientists’…
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Experts sound alarm over lack of Covid-19 test kits in Africa
Public health experts have warned about the risks of low supplies of coronavirus test kits as lockdowns in African countries begin to ease and urban populations become more mobile. Different…
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World health leaders urge green recovery from coronavirus crisis
Doctors and medical professionals from around the globe have called on world leaders to ensure a green recovery from the coronavirus crisis that takes account of air pollution and climate…
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Irish taoiseach Leo Varadkar denies picnic with friends was Covid-19 rule breach
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s taoiseach, has defended having a picnic with friends in a Dublin park in defiance of a recommendation from a senior government official. A spokesperson for Varadkar issued…
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Investigating a COVID-19 Case
Once a COVID-19 laboratory or provider report is received, this information will be entered into the health department surveillance system. With expanded laboratory testing in both public and private sectors,…
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Appendices
Once states have lower COVID-19 case rates for at least 14 days, widely available testing, and adequate medical/hospital resources, contact tracing becomes an important strategy to eliminate transmission of SARS-CoV-2,…
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Building Community Support
The success of a case investigation and contact tracing program hinges on a community’s level of participation. For many community members, this may be the first time they’ve engaged with…
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Data Management for Assigning and Managing Investigations
The development and implementation of a robust data management infrastructure will be critical for assigning and managing investigations, linking clients with confirmed and probable COVID-19 to their contacts, and evaluating…