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On the recordJuly 8, 2020
Until a vaccine or effective treatment is available for COVID-19, successful management of the pandemic will rely on tried and true public health measures like contact tracing to keep our communities safe.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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Kelly emphasizes the importance of contact tracing in managing COVID-19 until a vaccine is available.

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