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Contact tracers: Why nurses and social workers are equipped for the job

from Azusa Pacific University

Contact tracers: Why nurses and social workers are equipped for the job Azusa Pacific University Health departments around the country are facing an unprecedented situation with the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. People who have contracted the illness need to be identified and interviewed so public health officials know both where they contracted the virus and who else they may have exposed. Contact tracers are the people doing this work—identifying and interviewing infected individuals to stop the spread of the virus. And, according to experts in the fields of public health, those with backgrounds in nursing and social work are perfect candidates for the job. Here’s why these individuals are so well suited for this work, and what to consider if you’re thinking of becoming a contact tracer. READ MORE

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