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Genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 in Rwanda reveals the importance of incoming travelers on lineage diversity

Authors :
Yvan Butera
Enatha Mukantwari
Maria Artesi
Jeanne d’arc Umuringa
Áine Niamh O’Toole
Verity Hill
Stefan Rooke
Samuel Leandro Hong
Simon Dellicour
Onesphore Majyambere
Sebastien Bontems
Bouchra Boujemla
Josh Quick
Paola Cristina Resende
Nick Loman
Esperance Umumararungu
Alice Kabanda
Marylin Milumbu Murindahabi
Patrick Tuyisenge
Misbah Gashegu
Jean Paul Rwabihama
Reuben Sindayiheba
Djordje Gikic
Jacob Souopgui
Wilfred Ndifon
Robert Rutayisire
Swaibu Gatare
Tharcisse Mpunga
Daniel Ngamije
Vincent Bours
Andrew Rambaut
Sabin Nsanzimana
Guy Baele
Keith Durkin
Leon Mutesa
Nadine Rujeni
Source :
Nature Communications, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Nature Portfolio, 2021.

Abstract

Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 can inform regional transmission dynamics and inform public health interventions. Here, the authors sequence ~200 samples from Rwanda, identify shifts in predominating strains from May 2020 to February 2021, and infer geographic origins.

Subjects

Subjects :
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20411723
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Nature Communications
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.4b630b25dac5452985cb920e160790f0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-25985-7