Short Report: Early genomic detection of SARS-CoV-2 P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil

PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2021 Jul 19;15(7):e0009591. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009591. eCollection 2021 Jul.

Abstract

Tracking the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern is crucial to inform public health efforts and control the ongoing pandemic. Here, we report genetic evidence for circulation of the P.1 variant in Northeast Brazil. We advocate for increased active surveillance to ensure adequate control of this variant throughout the country.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Sequence / genetics
  • Biological Monitoring
  • Brazil / epidemiology
  • COVID-19 / epidemiology*
  • Genetic Variation / genetics
  • Genome, Viral / genetics
  • Humans
  • Public Health
  • SARS-CoV-2 / genetics*
  • SARS-CoV-2 / isolation & purification
  • Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus / genetics*
  • Travel

Substances

  • Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus
  • spike protein, SARS-CoV-2