Evolutionary and spatiotemporal analyses reveal multiple introductions and cryptic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 VOC/VOI in Malta

Our study provides insights into the evolution of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Malta, a highly connected and understudied country. We combined epidemiological and phylodynamic analyses to analyze trends in the number of new cases, deaths, tests, positivity rates, and evolution...

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Published in:Microbiology spectrum 2023-12, Vol.11 (6), p.e0153923-e0153923
Main Authors: Trovao, Nidia S, Pan, Vincent, Goel, Chirag, Gallego-García, Pilar, Liu, Yunxi, Barbara, Christopher, Borg, Rebecca, Briffa, Mark, Cilia, Chanelle, Grech, Laura, Vassallo, Mario, Treangen, Todd J, Posada, David, Beheshti, Afshin, Borg, Joseph, Zahra, Graziella
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