Note: This Guidance is no longer in effect and is for historical purposes only. For more information, see the COVID-19 Contact Tracing page. ā
Contact Tracing FAQs
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āWill contact tracers track my location?
| āCaliforniaās contact tracing program does not use any cell phone tracking technology such as phone apps or chips. Your local public health official will speak privately with you and any information shared is confidential. We may contact you occasionally to make sure your symptoms arenāt worsening. For more information, visit the Contact Tracing Resource.
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āI donāt answer unknown numbers. How will I know that I am speaking to the department of public health?
| āYour CA COVID Team will be calling from your local health department. For your protection, remember we would only ask questions related to COVID-19 and slowing the spread. Contact tracers will not ask for financial information, social security numbers, or immigration status. For more information, visit the Contact Tracing Resource.
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āHow will you protect my privacy?
| āConfidentiality of your identity and health information is of the utmost importance. Your name will never be shared with anyone you refer to us and their privacy will be protected as well. Privacy encourages participation and helps us protect more people. Together, we can prevent the spread. For more information, visit the Contact Tracing Resource.
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āHow can I apply or volunteer to become a Contact Tracer?
| āThank you for expressing interest in joining California Connected as a Contact Tracer with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). At this time, CDPH is not hiring for new positions, but will utilize existing resources and redirect state employees to begin efforts with contact tracing. You are welcome to check back in with us in a few weeks for any updates. In addition, you may also want to check with your local health department about local opportunities.
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āMy company has expertise or resources to assist with contact tracing. Who should I contact?
| āThank you for wanting to share your expertise and resources! In the first phase of California Connected, Californiaās contact tracing program, the state will utilize existing resources and redirect state employees to begin efforts with contact tracing. Thanks again for your willingness to help California.
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For more information about contact tracing, please visit the
Governor's Office Contact Tracing webpage.