Short Report: Early genomic detection of SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil.

Tracking the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern is crucial to inform public health efforts and control the ongoing pandemic. Here, we report genetic evidence for circulation of the P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil. We advocate for increased active surveillance to ensure adequate control of this...

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Main Authors: Stephane Tosta, Marta Giovanetti, Vanessa Brandão Nardy, Luciana Reboredo de Oliveira da Silva, Marcela Kelly Astete Gómez, Jaqueline Gomes Lima, Cristiane Wanderley Cardoso, Tarcisio Oliveira Silva, Marcia São Pedro Leal de Souza, Pedro Henrique Presta Dia, Vagner Fonseca, Tulio de Oliveira, José Lourenço, Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara, Felicidade Pereira, Arabela Leal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021-07-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009591