Contact tracers are playing a key role during the pandemic. And not just for tracking Covid.

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Dec 19, 2020 Contact tracers are playing a key role during the pandemic. And not just for tracking Covid. As contact tracers struggle to keep up with surging coronavirus cases in the U.S., they are fielding more calls from people turning to social services for needs such as food and child care. By guiding those who have been exposed toward those resources, contact tracers are providing them with an incentive to self-isolate and not expose others to the virus, said one coronavirus response expert. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy