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‘People want to co-operate’: Institute proposes local contact tracing scheme – The Age
Contact tracing and public health messages would be conducted locally under the Burnet Institute’s proposal.
It is designed to deliver faster care and support to people who have become infected and their close contacts.
A design concept note says local communities can help combat inaccurate rumours and overcome the stigma of infection that can hamper infection control measures.
“Such community participation matters because unpopular measures risk low adherence,” the concept note says. “With communities on side, we are far more likely together to come up with innovative, tailored solutions that meet t…
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