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Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii military communities

News | Nov. 20, 2020

Slowing the spread of COVID-19 in Hawaii military communities

By Amber Kurka

HONOLULU  –  

Over the last few weeks, new COVID-19 cases throughout the United States have undergone a staggering increase.

However, here in Hawaii, Department of Defense contact tracers stand ready to respond to potential COVID-19 surges within military communities.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, contact tracing is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracing helps protect individuals, families, and local communities by letting people know they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and should monitor their health for signs and symptoms of the virus.

As part of a joint public health working group, DoD public health officials have been working to train service members and civilian employees on how to conduct contact tracing on Oahu to help slow the spread of the virus.

Visit this link to read the full story: https://www.army.mil/article/241096

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