The Many, Maddening Hurdles To Contact Tracing The White House Outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak originating at the White House may have spread cases to dozens of other communities. But tracing related cases and stopping further spread is extremely challenging.
![Numerous people have tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a Sept. 26 event in the Rose Garden at the White House to announce President Trump](https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2020/10/09/rose-garden_wide-b862b7222bb6d6d528ce874a1446b0c4066c6a53.jpg?s=600)
The coronavirus outbreak originating at the White House may have spread cases to dozens of other communities. But tracing related cases and stopping further spread is extremely challenging.
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