COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Ontario’s local public health units are responsible for COVID-19 contact tracing and case management. PHO is partnering with public health units, Ontario Ministry of Health and the federal government to provide additional support to public health units for following up with individuals who have been identified as high risk contacts of a COVID-19 case.

About COVID-19 Contact Tracing

Contact tracing, notification and follow up is a process that is used to identify, educate and monitor individuals who have had close contact with someone who is infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. These individuals are at a higher risk of becoming infected and sharing the virus with others. Contact tracing can help individuals who have been in contact with a case of COVID-19 understand their risk and limit further spread of the virus. 

Contact tracing, notification and follow up is a procedure that is used to identify, educate and monitor individuals with known high risk exposure to someone who is infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. These individuals are at higher risk of becoming infected and spreading the virus to others. Contact tracing can help individuals who have had high risk exposure to a case of COVID-19 understand their risk for infection, protect others from infection and limit further spread of the virus.

Who is responsible for contact tracing in Ontario?

Your local public health unit is responsible for COVID-19 contact tracing and case management, based on the most current provincial case and contact management guidance from the Ontario Ministry of Health.

Who is calling me?
If you have been identified as a COVID-19 high risk contact you may receive a phone call directly from your local public health unit or the Ontario Ministry of Health, who is supporting public health units.

Public health agencies will never ask for personal information like financial information or credit card number. Please do not respond to any emails, phone calls or in person visits from someone asking for this information. If you receive a suspicious phone call and are concerned please contact your local public health unit.