COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Central Washington State, June–July 2020.
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| Title: | COVID-19 Case Investigation and Contact Tracing in Central Washington State, June–July 2020. |
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| Authors: | Miller, James S.1,2,3 qdt0@cdc.gov, Bonacci, Robert A.1,2, Lash, R. Ryan1,2, Moonan, Patrick K.2, Houck, Peter3, Van Meter, J. Joyous4, Butler, Malcolm4, Everson, Teresa5, Morrison, Brittany5, Sixberry, Melissa5, Person, Amy6, Oeltmann, John E.2 |
| Source: | Journal of Community Health. Oct2021, Vol. 46 Issue 5, p918-921. 4p. 1 Chart. |
| Subject Terms: | *Retrospective studies, Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, Social participation, COVID-19, Scientific observation, Interviewing, Contact tracing, Polymerase chain reaction, Antigens |
| Geographic Terms: | Washington (State) |
| Abstract: | Objective: To evaluate participation in COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing in central Washington State between June 15 and July 12, 2020. Methods: In this retrospective observational evaluation we combined SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and antigen test reports from the Washington Disease Reporting System with community case investigation and contact tracing data for 3 health districts (comprising 5 counties) in central Washington State. All 3 health districts have large Hispanic communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Results: Investigators attempted to call all referred individuals with COVID-19 (n = 4,987); 71% were interviewed. Of those asked about close contacts (n = 3,572), 68% reported having no close contacts, with similar proportions across ethnicity, sex, and age group. The 968 individuals with COVID-19 who named specific contacts (27% of those asked) reported a total of 2,293 contacts (mean of 2.4 contacts per individual with COVID-19); 85% of listed contacts participated in an interview. Conclusions: Most individuals with COVID-19 reported having no close contacts. Increasing community engagement and public messaging, as well as understanding and addressing barriers to participation, are crucial for CICT to contribute meaningfully to controlling the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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