SARS-CoV-2 Variants BQ.1 and XBB.1.5 in Wastewater of Aircraft Flying from China to Denmark, 2023

SARS-CoV-2 Variants BQ.1 and XBB.1.5 in Wastewater of Aircraft Flying from China to Denmark, 2023

We analyzed wastewater samples from 14 aircraft arriving in Denmark directly from China during January 9–February 12, 2023. Wastewater from 11 aircraft was SARS-CoV-2–positive by PCR; 6 predominantly contained BQ.1 and XBB.1 subvariants. Wastewater-based surveillance can contribute to public health...

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Main Authors: Amanda Gammelby Qvesel, Marc Bennedbæk, Nicolai Balle Larsen, Vithiagaran Gunalan, Lene Wulff Krogsgaard, Morten Rasmussen, Lasse Dam Rasmussen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-12-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
COVID-19
respiratory infections
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
SARS-CoV-2
SARS
coronavirus disease
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/12/23-0717_article

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https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/12/23-0717_article

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