Contact tracing management of the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objective: The new type of Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) is most important item on agenda, currently affecting our world The number of cases has exceeded millions and number of dead has exceeded hundreds of thousands The precautions to be taken by societies and individuals, especially states, will undoubtedly be most important task at end of this epidemic In our study, analyzes data and consequences regarding COVID-19, making use of worldwide experiences and national statistics In report writing process, evidence-based and scientific tables and charts were used In these times when most citizens have just begun to encounter word pandemic, this report has been prepared using data and scientific facts of Ministry of Health of Republic of Turkey In this study, it was aimed to evaluate tracing (detection, referral and follow-up) studies for positive cases with COVID-19 test results and their contacts in Ankara Methods: With Laboratory Information Management System (LBYS), Public Health Management System (HSYS), Contact Tracing and Isolation Tracking System (FITAS) and Family Medicine Information System (AHBS) prepared by our Ministry, COVID-19 test results in Ankara were directed towards the Our study, which aims to evaluate contact tracing (detection, referral and follow-up) studies, is a descriptive study Within scope of research, studies between March 11, 2020 and May 31, 2020 were examined In order to use data in study, permission was obtained from General Directorate of Public Health of Ministry of Health of Republic of Turkey dated 06/12/2020 and numbered 119016548 Results: In Ankara, number of contacts per case is 4 07 and number of contact tracing per case is 4 05 With a total of 398 Contact Tracing Teams consisting of 1 doctor and 2 health care personnel throughout city, average of 50 ± standard deviations reached 99 4% within hours Conclusion: The most effective way to prevent spread of virus;the epidemic is expected to be brought under control by public health interventions such as mask use, social distance, hand washing, hygiene rules, infection prevention activities such as indoor ventilation and contact management made through Field Contact Tracing Teams and Family Medicine providing service across country with GPS-based mobile application FITAS © 2020 Refik Saydam National Public Health Agency (RSNPHA)