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Detection and upsurge of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant in Islamabad Pakistan
Massab Umair Dr.; Aamer Ikram Prof.; Zaira Rehman Dr.; Syed Adnan Haider Mr.; Nazish Badar Ms.; Muhammad Ammar Mr.; Qasim Ali Mr.; Abdul Aahad Mr.; Rana Suleman Mr.; Ayesha Khalid Ms.; Amna Tariq Ms.; Zunera Jamal Ms.; Muhammad Salman Dr..
Afiliação
  • Massab Umair Dr.; National Institute of Health
  • Aamer Ikram Prof.; National Institute of Health
  • Zaira Rehman Dr.; National Institute of Health
  • Syed Adnan Haider Mr.; National Institute of Health
  • Nazish Badar Ms.; National Institute of Health
  • Muhammad Ammar Mr.; National Institute of Health
  • Qasim Ali Mr.; National Institute of Health
  • Abdul Aahad Mr.; National Institute of Health
  • Rana Suleman Mr.; National Institute of Health
  • Ayesha Khalid Ms.; National Institute of Health
  • Amna Tariq Ms.; National Institute of Health
  • Zunera Jamal Ms.; National Institute of Health
  • Muhammad Salman Dr.; National Institute of Health
Preprint em En | PREPRINT-MEDRXIV | ID: ppmedrxiv-22268997
ABSTRACT
The SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant was first detected in South Africa in November, 2021 and has rapidly spread to more than 90 countries. The emergence of Omicron variant demands for enhanced genomic surveillance to track the mutation profile and spread of virus. In the current study, we have sequenced 15 whole-genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant from Islamabad region of Pakistan. Among the 15 isolates, 66% were from Islamabad whereas 33% of cases had international travel history of United Kingdom, Maldives, South Africa, and Oman. The detection of Omicron in local community and in travelers highlights the need for rigorous screening at national level and at entry points in order to contain the spread of variant.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 09-preprints Base de dados: PREPRINT-MEDRXIV Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Prognostic_studies Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Preprint
Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 09-preprints Base de dados: PREPRINT-MEDRXIV Tipo de estudo: Diagnostic_studies / Prognostic_studies Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2022 Tipo de documento: Preprint