Manual Contact Tracing

Manual contact tracing is a process where trained public health workers identify and interview individuals who have tested positive for an infectious disease. They ask these individuals about their recent activities and close contacts—people they’ve been near who might also be at risk. This information helps health officials notify potentially exposed people so they can take precautions like testing or self-isolation. The goal is to slow or prevent further spread of the disease through careful tracking and communication, using personal interaction and detailed interviews rather than digital tools.