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Detecting Rapid Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Variants, France, January 26–February 16, 2021
- Source :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 27, Iss 5, Pp 1496-1499 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021.
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Abstract
- Variants of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 raise concerns regarding the control of coronavirus disease epidemics. We analyzed 40,000 specific reverse transcription PCR tests performed on positive samples during January 26–February 16, 2021, in France. We found high transmission advantage of variants and more advanced spread than anticipated.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10806040 and 10806059
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Emerging Infectious Diseases
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.5c3b43bd8fb141728b04a7b62bdff777
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2705.210397