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Early assessment of diffusion and possible expansion of SARS-CoV-2 Lineage 20I/501Y.V1 (B.1.1.7, variant of concern 202012/01) in France, January to March 2021.
Gaymard, Alexandre; Bosetti, Paolo; Feri, Adeline; Destras, Gregory; Enouf, Vincent; Andronico, Alessio; Burrel, Sonia; Behillil, Sylvie; Sauvage, Claire; Bal, Antonin; Morfin, Florence; Van Der Werf, Sylvie; Josset, Laurence; Blanquart, François; Coignard, Bruno; Cauchemez, Simon; Lina, Bruno.
  • Gaymard A; CNR des virus des infections respiratoires (dont la Grippe), Institut des Agents Infectieux, Hopital de la Croix Rousse, HCL, Lyon, France.
  • Bosetti P; Centre International de recherche en infectiologie (CIRI), Virpath Team, Inserm U1111, CNRS UMR5308, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, UCBL, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France.
  • Feri A; These authors contributed equally.
  • Destras G; These authors contributed equally.
  • Enouf V; Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases Unit, Institut Pasteur, UMR 2000, CNRS, Paris, France.
  • Andronico A; These authors contributed equally.
  • Burrel S; Santé Publique France, Direction des maladies infectieuses, Saint-Maurice, France.
  • Behillil S; CNR des virus des infections respiratoires (dont la Grippe), Institut des Agents Infectieux, Hopital de la Croix Rousse, HCL, Lyon, France.
  • Sauvage C; Centre International de recherche en infectiologie (CIRI), Virpath Team, Inserm U1111, CNRS UMR5308, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, UCBL, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France.
  • Bal A; CNR des virus des infections respiratoires (dont la Grippe), Molecular Genetics of RNA Viruses, CNRS UMR 3569, Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
  • Morfin F; Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases Unit, Institut Pasteur, UMR 2000, CNRS, Paris, France.
  • Van Der Werf S; GHU Pitié-Salpêtrière APHP, 83, boulevard de l'hôpital & SU-INSERM UMR_S 1136 Team 3 THERAVIR IPLESP, Paris, France.
  • Josset L; CNR des virus des infections respiratoires (dont la Grippe), Molecular Genetics of RNA Viruses, CNRS UMR 3569, Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
  • Blanquart F; Centre International de recherche en infectiologie (CIRI), Virpath Team, Inserm U1111, CNRS UMR5308, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, UCBL, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France.
  • Coignard B; CNR des virus des infections respiratoires (dont la Grippe), Institut des Agents Infectieux, Hopital de la Croix Rousse, HCL, Lyon, France.
  • Cauchemez S; Centre International de recherche en infectiologie (CIRI), Virpath Team, Inserm U1111, CNRS UMR5308, École Normale Supérieure de Lyon, UCBL, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France.
  • Lina B; CNR des virus des infections respiratoires (dont la Grippe), Molecular Genetics of RNA Viruses, CNRS UMR 3569, Institut Pasteur, Université de Paris, Paris, France.
Euro Surveill ; 26(9)2021 03.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1154191
ABSTRACT
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variant 20I/501Y.V1 (VOC-202012/1 or GR/501Y.V1) is concerning given its increased transmissibility. We reanalysed 11,916 PCR-positive tests (41% of all positive tests) performed on 7-8 January 2021 in France. The prevalence of 20I/501Y.V1 was 3.3% among positive tests nationwide and 6.9% in the Paris region. Analysing the recent rise in the prevalence of 20I/501Y.V1, we estimate that, in the French context, 20I/501Y.V1 is 52-69% more transmissible than the previously circulating lineages, depending on modelling assumptions.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Variants Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1560-7917.Es.2021.26.9.2100133

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Type of study: Observational study Topics: Variants Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal subject: Communicable Diseases Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 1560-7917.Es.2021.26.9.2100133