Cluster characterization of SARS-CoV-2 in military personnel deployed to Egypt and subsequent introduction of B.1.1.7 and C.36 lineages to Colombia

In April 2021, 126 active-duty militaries returned to Colombia after a mission in Egypt. Of 29 cases, 28 were B.1.1.7, and one C.36 (first description of this lineage in Colombia). We highlight the militaries as at-risk population and call for implementation of genomic surveillance to improve public...

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Published in:Journal of travel medicine 2021-10, Vol.28 (7)
Main Authors: Ballesteros, Nathalia, Castañeda, Sergio, Muñoz, Marina, Patiño, Luz H, Méndez, Claudia, Oliveros, Carolina, Pérez, Julie, Albarracín, Lorena, Márquez, Elizabeth K, Alvarado, María Teresa, Santos Ortiz, Frank de los, Romero, Yanira, Correa-Cárdenas, Camilo A, Duque, Maria Clara, Gutíerrez-Riveros, Sergio, Paniz-Mondolfi, Alberto, Ramírez, Juan David
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Colombia - epidemiology
COVID-19 - virology
Egypt - epidemiology
Health policy
Humans
Military Personnel
Public health
Research Letter
SARS-CoV-2 - classification
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
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Summary:In April 2021, 126 active-duty militaries returned to Colombia after a mission in Egypt. Of 29 cases, 28 were B.1.1.7, and one C.36 (first description of this lineage in Colombia). We highlight the militaries as at-risk population and call for implementation of genomic surveillance to improve public health policies in military settings.
ISSN:1195-1982
1708-8305
DOI:10.1093/jtm/taab131