SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Replacement of Delta as Predominant Variant, Puerto Rico.

ABSTRACT: We reconstructed the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic caused by Omicron variant in Puerto Rico by sampling genomes collected during October 2021-May 2022. Our study revealed that Omicron BA.1 emerged and replaced Delta as the predominant variant in December 2021. Increased transmission rates and a dynamic landscape of Omicron sublineage infections followed.

SUBMITTER: Santiago GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045710 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature