MANILA, Philippines — The government is eyeing to hire some 50,000 COVID-19 contact tracers starting July, Malacañang said Thursday. Initially, they will hire 50,000 tracers,” Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in an online briefing. Initially, they will hire 50,000 tracers.) Contact tracers track down those who had close contact with individuals who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 which causes COVID-19. DOH said the country only has about 34,000 contact tracers so far.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 11, 2020 06:28 UTC