An Army of Virus Tracers Takes Shape in Massachusetts | NY Times

Test > Trace > Quarantine (TTQ). This needs to be our mantra for getting back to normal. We have been making progress with testing capacity, though there is still a long way to go to ensure adequate supplies. However, very few are focused on tracing or quarantine. In order to prevent a secondary outbreak after initial containment, once positive cases are identified, their close contacts need to be identified and quarantined. This is how you break the chain of transmission and all 3 parts are required. Massachusetts, using the expertise of Partners in Health, is putting in place the necessary mechanisms for large-scale contact tracing. It’s unclear if 1,000 contact tracers will be enough, but that is a great start. Next step, quarantine.