Contact tracing Q&A – why it’s important and what to expect if you get a call

Contact tracing played a crucial role in flattening the Covid-19 curve in China and South Korea. Despite initial challenges in rolling out contact tracing in Ireland there are now 1,500 people manning phones across the country to trace the spread of the virus, as part of the national effort to contain the Covid-19 outbreak.

Contact tracing centres have been set up across the country to follow up with individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19 or are suspected to have the virus.