"test and trace" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} test and trace (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) A means of combating coronavirus by taking samples from individuals and instructing those who are infected to isolate themselves from others and provide details of their recent close contacts, who are also told to isolate. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Coronavirus Related terms: pingdemic
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