CONTROL (CONtact TRacing OptimaLisation): effectiveness & optimalisation of source investigation and contact tracing to limit spread of SARS-CoV-2

Project description Source and contact research (BCO) is very important to limit the spread of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). In order to research and improve the effectiveness of BCO, seven GGDs (Amsterdam, South Limburg, Rotterdam-Rijnmond, Groningen, Flevoland, Hart voor Brabant, Utrecht Region) and the RIVM-CIb are starting a joint scientific project: CONTROL. CONTROL will evaluate the process and the effectiveness of the BCO. It is examined which characteristics of people with the coronavirus and of their contacts determine the turnaround time and the effectiveness of the BCO. Barriers and success-determining factors for the BCO are identified in consultation with field parties and an improvement plan is drawn up. It is also investigated which factors are predictive of further virus spread. In addition, a tool is being developed to perform BCO quickly and intensively in people with the coronavirus who can potentially infect many others.