(CNN) Nearly every state in the US is moving toward reopening from pandemic closures, but a leading researcher warns that doing so puts the country on an "unfortunate trajectory" to more coronavirus deaths. States turn to contact tracingStates are turning their focus toward contact tracing as weapons in the battle against coronavirus. The state of New Jersey is planning to develop a community contact tracing core that could employ 1,000 to 5,000 people, state Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said in a news conference. Brian Kemp announced an online tool for contact tracing officials are calling the "Healthy Georgia Collaborative." In Washington state, hundreds of members of the National Guard will be used as part of an interim contact tracing group until more workers and volunteers are trained.

Source: CNN May 13, 2020 06:56 UTC