Short Report: Early genomic detection of SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil

by Stephane Tosta, Marta Giovanetti, Vanessa Brand ão Nardy, Luciana Reboredo de Oliveira da Silva, Marcela Kelly Astete Gómez, Jaqueline Gomes Lima, Cristiane Wanderley Cardoso, Tarcisio Oliveira Silva, Marcia São Pedro Leal de Souza, Pedro Henrique Presta Dia, Vagner Fonseca, Tulio de Oliveira, José Lourenço, Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara, Fel icidade Pereira, Arabela Leal Tracking the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern is crucial to inform public health efforts and control the ongoing pandemic. Here, we report genetic evidence for circulation of the P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil. We advocate for increased active surveillance to ensure adequate control of th is variant throughout the country.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Source Type: research