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Coronavirus Containment Corps: Contact Tracing and Support Program

This act aims to establish a nationwide coronavirus contact tracing program. Citizens may receive support for safe quarantine, and unemployed individuals could find job opportunities in newly created positions. The program seeks to limit virus spread and protect public health.
Key points
Creation of a Coronavirus Containment Corps to hire individuals for contact tracing, case investigation, and support.
Financial grants for state and local health departments and Indian Tribes to hire and train personnel.
Provision of support for individuals in quarantine to ensure safe isolation and prevent virus spread.
Creation of new job opportunities for unemployed individuals, prioritizing those from local communities.
Protection of citizens' data privacy in contact tracing systems, with restrictions on data sharing.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_188
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Process start date: 2021-02-03