Viruses, Vol. 16, Pages 649: Characterizing Infections in Two Epidemic Waves of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variants: A Cohort Study in Guangzhou, China

Conclusions: The rapid large-scale infections of the Omicron variants have quickly established herd immunity among the population in mainland China. In the future of the COVID-19 epidemic, a lower infection rate but a longer duration can be expected. Given the large population size and ongoing diversified herd immunity, it remains crucial to closely monitor the molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 for the emergence of new variants of concern in this region. Additionally, the timely evaluation of the immune status across different age groups is essential for informing future vaccination strategies and intervention policies.

Source: Viruses - April 22, 2024 Category: Virology Authors: Lin Qu Chunyan Xie Ming Qiu Lina Yi Zhe Liu Lirong Zou Pei Hu Huimin Jiang Huimin Lian Mingda Yang Haiyi Yang Huiling Zeng Huimin Chen Jianguo Zhao Jianpeng Xiao Jianfeng He Ying Yang Liang Chen Baisheng Li Jiufeng Sun Jing Lu Tags: Article Source Type: research