Contact tracing in the context of COVID-19

Overview

Contact tracing is a key strategy for interrupting chains of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and reducing COVID-19-associated mortality. This document provides updated guidance on how to establish contact tracing capacity for the control of COVID-19, and how to prioritize contact tracing activities in different settings.

Digital tools for COVID-19 contact tracing

Corrigendum

16 February 2021

WHO Team
WHO Headquarters (HQ)
Reference numbers
WHO Reference Number: WHO/2019-nCoV/Contact_Tracing/2021.1
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