Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC physician consultant and contact tracer, answers common questions about the contact tracing process, including how the program has long been used to stop the spread of diseases, like tuberculosis, hepatitis and now COVID-19. While it helps for contact tracers to have a public health background, it isn't a necessary requirement. Contact tracers receive extensive job training, with an important emphasis on the need to maintain confidentiality of information. To learn more