New York, New Jersey And Connecticut To Launch Contact Tracing Program

The state is collaborating with New Jersey and Connecticut to initiate a contact tracing program, which involves testing, tracing, and isolating individuals who test positive for COVID-19. Governor Cuomo acknowledges the challenges of perfect execution and the need for a large workforce, including 35,000 medical students. Mike Bloomberg, along with Johns Hopkins University and Vital Strategies, is aiding the effort with strategic support and a $10 million donation. Bloomberg emphasizes the importance of systems to identify and support exposed individuals. New York, the hardest-hit state, is seeing a decline in COVID-19 deaths.

What are the three steps involved in the contact tracing program?

• Test, trace, and isolate

• Test, treat, and vaccinate

• Trace, treat, and isolate

• Test, trace, and quarantine

Why does Governor Cuomo believe that implementing the tracing program perfectly is challenging?

• It requires a large number of medical students

• It has never been done before

• It is too expensive

• It is not supported by other states

How many medical students are expected to be enlisted to help with the tracing program?

• 20,000

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 35,000

Who is providing financial support and resources for the tracing program?

• Bill Gates

• Mike Bloomberg

• Jeff Bezos

• Elon Musk

What is the primary goal of the contact tracing program according to Bloomberg?

• To develop a vaccine

• To identify and isolate exposed individuals

• To increase testing capacity

• To provide financial aid to affected families