Contact tracing Coverage

State says to expect delays in contact tracing

The state Department of Health and Human Services said that there could be up to a seven day delay when it comes to contact tracing.

Small number using SlowCOVIDNC app

As COVID cases reach record-setting numbers in North Carolina, many people are wondering if they've been exposed to the virus.

NC needs more people to install COVID tracking app

In September, the state Department of Health and Human Services launched the SlowCOVIDNC app.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter

Contact tracing remains weak spot in Wake schools' coronavirus response

The Wake County Public School System has provided a few more details about coronavirus cases in area schools, but officials say they still have questions about whether the virus is spreading in classrooms as more students resume in-person instruction.

Wake schools adjust dashboard of coronavirus information, but questions remain

The Wake County Public School System has provided a few more details about coronavirus cases in area schools, but officials say they still have questions about whether the virus is spreading in classrooms as more students resume in-person instruction.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Mom, dad, UNC son test positive for coronavirus

The mother of a UNC student worries how to notify her son's friends and their families after he tests positive for coronavirus.

As coronavirus spreads, can NC contact tracers keep up?

North Carolina's contact tracing army has grown to approximately 2,000 across the state.

Cullen Browder. WRAL anchor/reporter

NC encourages people to download, use COVID-19 tracking app

Since September, when the app was first released, only 84 people have notified others of their positive test result.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

UNC researchers using DNA to track spread of coronavirus

Dirk Dittmer, a professor in the UNC School of Medicine, leads a research team that uses DNA to determine which strains of coronavirus are circulating in North Carolina for improved testing and contact tracing.

Contact tracer says some struggles exist with COVID-19 cases

WRAL's Keely Arthur spoke with a contact tracer who said she has seen some struggles with getting information from people with regards to COVID-19 cases.

Young adults are biggest source for spread of COVID-19, contact tracing study finds

Children can spread coronavirus among themselves, but young adults are the primary source of coronavirus spread, according to a study published Wednesday. Here are the details.

More than 39,000 download NC coronavirus exposure tracking app

The state Department of Health and Human Services launched a free app Tuesday that alerts people when they may have been exposed to coronavirus.

Unlike some other states, NC doesn't share contact tracing data

North Carolina provides county- and ZIP code-level data on new coronavirus cases, but public health experts say that isn't enough to know where and how the virus is really spreading in different communities. The answers to how and why can be found in contact tracing results, they say, but unlike several other states, North Carolina health officials don't provide that information.

Cullen Browder, WRAL anchor/reporter

Wouldn't you want to know if your store or favorite restaurant had a virus outbreak?

North Carolina provides county- and ZIP code-level data on new coronavirus cases, but public health experts say that isn't enough to know where and how the virus is really spreading in different communities. The answers to how and why can be found in contact tracing results, they say, but unlike several other states, North Carolina health officials don't provide that information.

SAS offering universities contact tracing solutions

Shaun Barry, SAS Institute's global leader for Contact Tracing Solutions, discusses support the Cary-based firm offers to universities for contact tracing during the coronavirus pandemic and hints at how analytics could help in vaccine distribution.

Fact check: Is there a COVID-19 'tracker' on every phone?

While there are settings on your iPhone for "COVID-19 Exposure Logging," you must opt in to the feature, which is aimed at helping contact tracers slow the spread of the coronavirus. Few states have said they will use the technology, which comes with a slew of privacy restrictions.

Daniel Funke, PolitiFact reporter

When and effectiveness of contact-tracing apps uncertain

In May, you might have heard the buzz about apps in development to help track and slow the spread of the coronavirus. But months later, there are still no tracing apps in the United States.

Have you checked to see if you have a COVID-19 tracker on your phone?

5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte is hearing concerns that Apple or Google secretly installed one to help determine if you may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Here's some instructions to limit how much information big tech has on you.

COVID-19 tracker on your phone?

5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte is hearing concerns that Apple or Google secretly installed one to check whether you were exposed to the virus.

Cellphone users express coronavirus tracking concerns

Have you checked to see if you have a COVID-19 tracker on your phone?

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

COVID-19 contact tracing app launched by Raleigh tech firm

How it works: If two mobile phones connect to each other via Bluetooth, the app is triggered to record information about location, time, and participants involved in the interaction.

Orange County adds contact tracers who speak multiple languages to group

Orange County has added contact tracing team members who speak several different languates as it aims to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community.

Triangle contact tracers meeting the needs of diverse speaking communities

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is actively hiring and training contact tracers to place in counties across the state. In the Triangle, health departments are trying to meet the need of diverse speaking communities.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL multimedia journalist

Contact tracers are calling on you

With the number of coronavirus cases climbing in North Carolina, the state now has a fortified tool to fight the virus: 250 new contact tracers.

Security head wants Israel to stop use of phone-snooping app to track virus

The head of Israel’s Shin Bet security service reportedly said Monday that he opposes the continued use of his agency’s phone-snooping technology to track coronavirus cases.