SARS-CoV-2 variant introduction following spring break travel and transmission mitigation strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

University spring break carries a two-pronged SARS-CoV-2 variant transmission risk. Circulating variants from universities can spread to spring break destinations, and variants from spring break destinations can spread to universities and surrounding communities. Therefore, it is critical to implement SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance and testing strategies to limit community spread before and after spring break to mitigate virus transmission and facilitate universities safely returning to in-person teaching.

Methods

We examined the SARS-CoV-2 positivity rate and changes in variant lineages before and after the university spring break for two consecutive years. 155 samples were sequenced across four time periods: pre- and post-spring break 2021 and pre- and post-spr

SUBMITTER: Napolitano JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11081374 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature