Testing and Tracing Programs

Testing and tracing programs are strategies used to control infectious diseases. Testing involves identifying who is infected through health checks or tests, helping to isolate cases and prevent spread. Contact tracing then follows to identify and notify people who may have been exposed, so they can take precautions or get tested themselves. Together, these programs help monitor and contain outbreaks by quickly identifying and isolating infected individuals and their contacts, reducing transmission and safeguarding public health. They are essential tools in managing contagious diseases like COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses.