Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the Southern Province of Zambia: Detection and Characterization of Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron Variants of Concern

Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the Southern Province of Zambia: Detection and Characterization of Alpha, Beta, Delta, and Omicron Variants of Concern

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) have significantly impacted the global epidemiology of the pandemic. From December 2020 to April 2022, we conducted genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the Southern Province of Zambia, a region that shares inte...

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Main Authors: Ben Katowa, Annie Kalonda, Benjamin Mubemba, Japhet Matoba, Doreen Mainza Shempela, Jay Sikalima, Boniface Kabungo, Katendi Changula, Simbarashe Chitanga, Mpanga Kasonde, Otridah Kapona, Nathan Kapata, Kunda Musonda, Mwaka Monze, John Tembo, Matthew Bates, Alimuddin Zumla, Catherine G. Sutcliffe, Masahiro Kajihara, Junya Yamagishi, Ayato Takada, Hirofumi Sawa, Roma Chilengi, Victor Mukonka, Walter Muleya, Edgar Simulundu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19
variants of concern
spike mutations
whole-genome sequencing
Zambia
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/9/1865

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