In recent weeks, Door County Public Health has made many adjustments in its contact tracing efforts. It is still reaching out to those who test positive for COVID-19 but not to people who may be exposed due to close contact. Instead, employers and the individuals themselves are being asked to direct those exposed to materials explaining proper quarantine procedures.

CARES Act funding for public health is separate from other resources provided to county and municipal governments in the area. Even as Door County reports a potential shortfall as expenses outpace support, the Public Health Department can tap into a separate pool to finalize new hiring.

Powers says she expects the additional contact tracers to solidify current efforts rather than add new metrics to department reporting. Public Health recently debuted a potential cases data set, which was explained last week.