Highly contagious COVID strain unknowingly spread in 15 countries – study
“We estimate that the B117 variant probably arrived in the US by October of 2020, two months before we knew it existed,” she added.
In terms of the impact of the study, Meyers said that “This study highlights the importance of laboratory surveillance.”
“Rapid and extensive sequencing of virus samples is critical for early detection and tracking of new variants of concern,” she noted.
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Along with the paper, the consortium also developed a tool for genetic sequencing that help further detect other coronavirus variants, which will aid in surveillance efforts.
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