Contact tracing management of the COVID-19 pandemic

Objective: The new type of Corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) is the most important item on the agenda, currently affecting our world The number of cases has exceeded millions and the number of dead has exceeded hundreds of thousands The precautions to be taken by societies and individuals, especially states, will undoubtedly be the most important task at the end of this epidemic In our study, analyzes the data and consequences regarding COVID-19, making use of worldwide experiences and national statistics In the report writing process, evidence-based and scientific tables and charts were used In these times when most citizens have just begun to encounter the word pandemic, this report has been prepared using the data and scientific facts of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey In this study, it was aimed to evaluate "contact tracing management" (detection, referral and follow-up) studies for positive cases with COVID-19 test results and their contacts in Ankara Methods: With the Laboratory Information Management System (LBYS), Public Health Management System (HSYS), Contact Tracing and Isolation Tracking System (FITAS) and the Family Medicine Information System (AHBS) prepared by our Ministry, the COVID-19 test results in Ankara were directed towards the "the Our study, which aims to evaluate contact tracing management" (detection, referral and follow-up) studies, is a descriptive study Within the scope of the research, the studies between March 11, 2020 and May 31, 2020 were examined In order to use the data in the study, permission was obtained from the General Directorate of Public Health of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey dated 06/12/2020 and numbered 119016548 Results: In Ankara, the number of contacts per case is 4 07 and the number of contact tracing per case is 4 05 With a total of 398 "Field Contact Tracing Teams" consisting of 1 doctor and 2 health care personnel throughout the city, the average of 50 ± standard deviations reached 99 4% within hours Conclusion: The most effective way to prevent the spread of the virus;the epidemic is expected to be brought under control by public health interventions such as mask use, social distance, hand washing, hygiene rules, infection prevention activities such as indoor ventilation and contact management made through Field Contact Tracing Teams" and Family Medicine providing service across the country with GPS-based mobile application FITAS © 2020 Refik Saydam National Public Health Agency (RSNPHA)