Active Monitoring of Persons Exposed to Patients with Confirmed COVID-19 — United States, January–February 2020
Rachel M. Burke, Claire M. Midgley, Alissa Dratch, Marty Fenstersheib, Thomas Haupt, Michelle Holshue, Isaac Ghinai, M. Claire Jarashow, Jennifer M. Lo, Tristan D. McPherson, Sara Rudman, Sarah Scott, Aron J. Hall, Alicia M. Fry, Melissa A. Rolfes
Abstract
with patients with confirmed COVID-19 (2). The aims of these efforts were to ensure rapid evaluation and care of patients, limit further transmission, and better understand risk factors for transmission.
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