Genome sequencing reveals existence of SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.529 variant in Egypt

Abstract Background Several SARS-CoV-2 variants with increased transmissibility and/or potential immune escape have emerged and rapidly spread worldwide. Ongoing surveillance analyses are performed worldwide to designate new variants of concern (VOC) of coronavirus. Main text This report identifies...

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Main Authors: Ghada Ismail, Hossam Abdelghaffar, Mohamed G. Seadawy, Mostafa F. El-Hosseny, Ahmed F. Gad, Amr Ageez, Ahmed ElShafei, Shereen Saeed Mohammed, Marym Saied Ali, Marwa abd El-Rasoul El-Ashry
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43141-022-00352-1