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Short Report: Early genomic detection of SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil |
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| Authors: | Stephane Tosta Marta Giovanetti Vanessa Brando Nardy Luciana Reboredo de Oliveira da Silva Marcela Kelly Astete Gmez Jaqueline Gomes Lima Cristiane Wanderley Cardoso Tarcisio Oliveira Silva Marcia So Pedro Leal de Souza Pedro Henrique Presta Dia Vagner Fonseca Tulio de Oliveira Jos Loureno Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara Felicidade Pereira Arabela Leal |
| Abstract: | 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 this variant throughout the country. |
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