Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Health (DOH) today shared its weekly update on Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing data and encouraged Pennsylvanians to download the COVID Alert PA app, as more than 796,000 have already done to aid in contact tracing efforts. There are 26 counties in the substantial level of COVID-19 transmission rate. 

“This week we reached nearly half of the individuals diagnosed with COVID-19 to complete a case investigation to find out where the individual went and who they came in contact with while infectious,” Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam said. “We thank those who are participating in these proven public health practices to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.” 

The contact tracing process is not possible without a case investigation

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