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Contact tracers investigate who’s been exposed to COVID-19, but more are needed

CHARLOTTE — Despite all the data, projections and technology at our disposal, health officials said detective work by people is going to be the most effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19.

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Contact tracers investigate who may have been exposed to the virus.

>> In the video at the top of this webpage, Channel 9’s Glenn Counts sees firsthand what a contact tracer does.

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