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Serial Intervals for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta Variants, Belgium, November 19-December 31, 2021.


ABSTRACT: We investigated the serial interval for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and Delta variants and observed a shorter serial interval for Omicron, suggesting faster transmission. Results indicate a relationship between empirical serial interval and vaccination status for both variants. Further assessment of the causes and extent of Omicron dominance over Delta is warranted.

SUBMITTER: Kremer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328897 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Serial Intervals for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta Variants, Belgium, November 19-December 31, 2021.

Kremer Cécile C   Braeye Toon T   Proesmans Kristiaan K   André Emmanuel E   Torneri Andrea A   Hens Niel N  

Emerging infectious diseases 20220622 8


We investigated the serial interval for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and Delta variants and observed a shorter serial interval for Omicron, suggesting faster transmission. Results indicate a relationship between empirical serial interval and vaccination status for both variants. Further assessment of the causes and extent of Omicron dominance over Delta is warranted. ...[more]

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