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Brief Report
Circulating SARS-CoV-2 Variants in Italy, October 2020-March 2021
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Submitted:
20 May 2021
Posted:
21 May 2021
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Abstract
A growing number of emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants is being identified worldwide, potentially impacting the effectiveness of current vaccines. We report the data obtained in several Italian regions involved in the SARS-CoV-2 variant monitoring from the beginning of the epidemic and spanning the period from October 2020 to March 2021.
Keywords:
SARS-CoV-2 virus
; complete genome sequencing
; COVID-19 RT-PCR testing
; Spike protein
; vi-ral variants
Preprints on COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2
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