Overview of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in Central America and the Dominican Republic from February 2020 to January 2023: the impact of PAHO and COMISCA's collaborative efforts.

ABSTRACT: This study provides a comprehensive overview of SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in Central America and the Dominican Republic from February 2020 to January 2023, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), and the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America (COMISCA). A total of 26,595 sequences from the GISAID database were analyzed, correlating findings with key events reported by participating entities. The genomic analysis reveals significant co-circulation of variants, with notable lineage diversity observed throughout the pandemic. Variants of concern (VOC) like Alpha, Gamma, Delta and Omicron were identified alongside variants of interest (VOI) like Lambda and Mu. The emergence of recombinant lineages further illustrates the ongoing e

SUBMITTER: Herrera Aguero S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12932531 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature