VDH has determined that it will no longer conduct contact tracing on COVID cases.  While this was being done, the collection of demographics on positive cases from point of care testing was essential in this effort.  However, since this tracing is no longer being done, the demographics seem to no longer be useful.

I understand reporting of positive cases and their demographics also stems from a requirement of the CARES Act. However, the supply of tests provided by the CARES Act are expiring or used up.  Would this requirement also hold true for tests that are purchased with non CARES Act funds moving forward?

In the matter of reporting influenza cases we are reporting aggregate positives to the district epidemiologist.  I would like to propose that this be considered for reporting COVID case numbers.