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Contact Tracing Is Key To Reopening. We're Not There Yet

Contact Tracing Is Key To Reopening. We're Not There Yet

FromShort Wave


Contact Tracing Is Key To Reopening. We're Not There Yet

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The U.S. may need 100,000 people trained in the public health practice of contact tracing — tracking and isolating people who've been in contact with someone who tests positive for the coronavirus. NPR health policy reporter Selena Simmons-Duffin explains how it works, and why it's a key part of the fight against the pandemic. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Apr 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.