PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases (Jul 2021)

Short Report: Early genomic detection of SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil.

  • Stephane Tosta,
  • Marta Giovanetti,
  • Vanessa Brandão Nardy,
  • Luciana Reboredo de Oliveira da Silva,
  • Marcela Kelly Astete Gómez,
  • Jaqueline Gomes Lima,
  • Cristiane Wanderley Cardoso,
  • Tarcisio Oliveira Silva,
  • Marcia São Pedro Leal de Souza,
  • Pedro Henrique Presta Dias,
  • Vagner Fonseca,
  • Tulio de Oliveira,
  • José Lourenço,
  • Luiz Carlos Junior Alcantara,
  • Felicidade Pereira,
  • Arabela Leal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009591
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 7
p. e0009591

Abstract

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Tracking the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern is crucial to inform public health efforts and control the ongoing pandemic. Here, we report genetic evidence for circulation of the P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil. We advocate for increased active surveillance to ensure adequate control of this variant throughout the country.