QC hires 350 contact tracers to fight COVID surge

Quezon City has hired 350 additional contact tracers to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases.

The new hires were previously part of the DILG's contact tracing program and will now be employed under Quezon City’s emergency employment program managed by PESO.

Mayor Joy Belmonte stated that these tracers are essential for continuing the important task of contact tracing amidst the rapid spread of COVID-19.

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