Whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda: implementation of the low-cost ARTIC protocol in resource-limited settings [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: In January 2020, a previously unknown coronavirus strain was identified as the cause of a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). The first viral whole-genome was sequenced using high-throughput sequencing from a sample collected in Wuhan, China. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is...

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Main Authors: Gerald Mboowa, Savannah Mwesigwa, David Kateete, Misaki Wayengera, Emmanuel Nasinghe, Eric Katagirya, Ashaba Fred Katabazi, Edgar Kigozi, Samuel Kirimunda, Rogers Kamulegeya, Jupiter Marina Kabahita, Moses Nsubuga Luutu, Patricia Nabisubi, Stephen Kanyerezi, Bernard Ssentalo Bagaya, Moses L Joloba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2021-07-01
Series:F1000Research
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/10-598/v1