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So, you\u2019ve got to wear a mask and physically distance yourself from others. You may be thinking,\u00a0<\/span>What next?\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Well, s<\/span>omeone who is infected with COVID-19 may or may not show symptoms, making it\u00a0<\/span>tough<\/span>\u00a0for you to know when you\u2019re in the clear. If you\u2019ve been in contact with\u00a0<\/span>a sick person<\/span>, a public health worker may call you to inform you that you\u2019ve been exposed to a confirmed case.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Because of this, it\u2019s important that you a<\/span>nswer to contact tracers<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0Their calls may often appear as a \u201cBlocked\u201d or \u201cUnknown\u201d number.\u00a0<\/span>Contact tracers\u00a0<\/span>will ask you for your personal information\u00a0<\/span>like<\/span>\u00a0your name,\u00a0<\/span>place of residence<\/span>, and birthday.\u00a0<\/span>However, t<\/span>hey will\u00a0<\/span>never\u00a0<\/span><\/i>ask for your credit card or social security number<\/span>\u2014these are scams, so don\u2019t fall for them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s what else you need to know about contact tracing and how it\u2019s important for you and others.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Know the Lingo” 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Investigation:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0Public health staff work with a patient to help them recall everyone they<\/span>\u2019<\/span>ve had close contact with during the time they may have been infectious.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Contact Support:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Contacts are provided with education, information, and support to help them understand their risk, what they should do to separate themselves from others who a<\/span>ren\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0exposed, and how to\u00a0<\/span>monitor<\/span>\u00a0themselves for illness. 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