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Monitoring International Travelers Arriving in Hong Kong for Genomic Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2.

Authors :
Haogao Gu
Cheng, Samuel S. M.
Krishnan, Pavithra
Ng, Daisy Y. M.
J Chang, Lydia D.
Liu, Gigi Y. Z.
Cheuk, Sammi S. Y.
Hui, Mani M. Y.
Fan, Mathew C. Y.
Wan, Jacob H. L.
Lau, Leo H. K.
Chu, Daniel K. W.
Dhanasekaran, Vijaykrishna
Peiris, Malik
Poon, Leo L. M.
Gu, Haogao
Chang, Lydia D J
Source :
Emerging Infectious Diseases; Jan2022, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p247-250, 4p, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We sequenced ≈50% of coronavirus disease cases imported to Hong Kong during March-July 2021 and identified 70 cases caused by Delta variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The genomic diversity detected in Hong Kong was similar to global diversity, suggesting travel hubs can play a substantial role in surveillance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10806040
Volume :
28
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Emerging Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154253320
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2801.211804