Public health actions to control new SARS-CoV-2 variants

Recent reports suggest that some SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants, such as B.1.1.7, might be more transmissible and are quickly spreading around the world. As the emergence of more transmissible variants could exacerbate the pandemic, we provide public health guidance for increased surveillance and measu...

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Published in:Cell 2021-03, Vol.184 (5), p.1127-1132
Main Authors: Grubaugh, Nathan D., Hodcroft, Emma B., Fauver, Joseph R., Phelan, Alexandra L., Cevik, Muge
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Communicable Disease Control
COVID-19 - epidemiology
COVID-19 - prevention & control
COVID-19 - transmission
COVID-19 - virology
Epidemiological Monitoring
Global Health
Humans
Mandatory Programs
Pandemics
SARS-CoV-2 - genetics
SARS-CoV-2 - physiology
Travel - legislation & jurisprudence
United Kingdom - epidemiology
Vulnerable Populations
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Summary:Recent reports suggest that some SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants, such as B.1.1.7, might be more transmissible and are quickly spreading around the world. As the emergence of more transmissible variants could exacerbate the pandemic, we provide public health guidance for increased surveillance and measures to reduce community transmission. Recent reports suggest that some SARS-CoV-2 genetic variants, such as B.1.1.7, might be more transmissible and are quickly spreading around the world. As the emergence of more transmissible variants could exacerbate the pandemic, we provide public health guidance for increased surveillance and measures to reduce community transmission.
ISSN:0092-8674
1097-4172
DOI:10.1016/j.cell.2021.01.044