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During the visit, both Ministers met many of the contact tracers who have been working to help keep the public safe throughout the pandemic.
They also met with Aidan Dawson, Chief Executive of the PHA, Andrew Dougal, Non-Executive Chair of the Board of the PHA and Dr Elizabeth Mitchell, Director of Contact Tracing.
Aidan Dawson, Chief Executive of the PHA, said, “The public can still play a big part in helping to stop the spread of the virus.
“In addition to getting the vaccine and following the public health guidelines, they can help by understanding the process if they test positive for COVID-19 – expect to be contacted by the CTC, recognise our number (028 9536 8888) and please answer when we do call, and make sure their close contacts are alerted as quickly as possible through digital self-trace, meaning they will isolate sooner and help to reduce any potential spread of the COVID-19.
The Minister was speaking during a visit to County Hall, Ballymena along with Junior Minister Gary Middleton to see at first hand the Public Health Agency’s (PHA) Contact Tracing Service (CTS).
While there Ministers met and thanked staff involved in the delivery of the service during what has been a period of extremely high service demand.
Minister Swann said, “The alarming increase in case numbers in recent days and weeks should serve as a clear warning that this pandemic is far from over.
“Only through continuing vigilance and our collective effort will we get through this.
“We all want to enjoy the summer but we must continue to do so safely.
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