Meaning of the word "contact tracing" in English

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contact tracing

US /ˈkɑːntækt ˌtreɪsɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɑːntækt ˌtreɪsɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the process of identifying people who may have come into contact with an infected person and subsequent collection of further information about these contacts

Example:
Public health officials are using contact tracing to control the spread of the virus.
Effective contact tracing is crucial in managing outbreaks.
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