Use of Genomics to Track Coronavirus Disease Outbreaks, New Zealand

Real-time genomic sequencing has played a major role in tracking the global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), contributing greatly to disease mitigation strategies. In August 2020, after having eliminated the virus, New Zealand experienced a second outbreak. Du...

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Main Authors: Jemma L. Geoghegan, Jordan Douglas, Xiaoyun Ren, Matthew Storey, James Hadfield, Olin K. Silander, Nikki E. Freed, Lauren Jelley, Sarah Jefferies, Jillian Sherwood, Shevaun Paine, Sue Huang, Andrew Sporle, Michael G. Baker, David R. Murdoch, Alexei J. Drummond, David Welch, Colin R. Simpson, Nigel French, Edward C. Holmes, Joep de Ligt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2021-05-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/5/20-4579_article