Real-Time Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants of Concern, Uruguay.

ABSTRACT: We developed a genomic surveillance program for real-time monitoring of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants of concern (VOCs) in Uruguay. We report on a PCR method for SARS-CoV-2 VOCs, the surveillance workflow, and multiple independent introductions and community transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 P.1 VOC in Uruguay.

SUBMITTER: Rego N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8544970 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature