November 18, 2020- The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) implores folks who tested positive for COVID-19 to answer the call when the DPH Contact Tracing Team calls. The Department recently released a video explaining what to expect during the call. Watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoBJLD-zOPE.

Contact tracing is an important and effective tool in stopping the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19. Help stop the spread–answer the call!

About DPH

The mission of the Georgia Department of Public Health is:

To prevent disease, injury, and disability; promote health and well-being; and prepare for and respond to disasters.

DPH’s workforce is guided by the following core values in carrying out our public health work:

People – We value our employees as professional colleagues.  We treat our customers, clients, partners, and those we serve with respect by listening, understanding, and responding to needs. 
 
Excellence – Commitment, accountability, and transparency for optimal efficient, effective, and responsive performance. 
 
Partnership – Internal and external teamwork to solve problems, make decisions, and achieve common goals. 
 
Innovation – New approaches and progressive solutions to problems.  Embracing change and accepting reasonable risk. 
 
Science – The application of the best available research, data and analysis leading to improved outcomes.