48.736 applications were received through the website of the Department of Civil Protection for the call for the identification of 1500 medical and health personnel and 500 administrative staff to be employed, on a territorial basis, to strengthen the research activity and contact management of positive cases (contact tracing).
This is an important response which demonstrates, once again, the sense of collective responsibility and participation in dealing with the emergency. Our gratitude and that of the whole country go to doctors, nurses, health assistants, prevention technicians, university students in nursing and health disciplines and young graduates who have offered their availability.
In detail, applications were received from 9.282 doctors, 2.717 nurses, 1.982 assistants, 8.210 students and 26.545 administrators. Overall, over 60% of applications came from women, with peaks of almost 75% among students and 70% among nurses.
The Department will draw up a list on a regional basis which will be sent to the Regions and Autonomous Provinces, which, after verifying the requirements, will arrange for the assignment of the tasks.