The Department of Health (DOH) said it is looking for at least 95,000 more contact tracers amid the country’s fight against COVID-19.
“Ito pong 95,000 na sinasabi… amin pong hihingin ang tulong ng ating mga local government units para makahanap po tayo nitong ating mga contact tracers na ito regarding the qualifications of applicants “when they hire.”
“This includes being an allied medical professional such as a nurse or at least a graduate or an undergraduate of an allied medical course,” Vergeire said. “We have also suggested the following competencies to include data gathering, being able to interview cases and close contacts to gather data on travel history and conduct health assessment, and advocating public health because they need to provide health education messages as well,” she added.
Vergeire said the DILG may also consider tapping “barangay health workers and social workers in support of our national response against COVID-19.”
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