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Tracking the introduction and spread of SARS-CoV-2 in coastal Kenya.
Nature communications - 10 Aug 2021
Githinji George, de Laurent Zaydah R, Mohammed Khadija Said, Omuoyo Donwilliams O, Macharia Peter M, Morobe John M, Otieno Edward, Kinyanjui Samson M, Agweyu Ambrose, Maitha Eric, Kitole Ben, Suleiman Thani, Mwakinangu Mohamed, Nyambu John, Otieno John, Salim Barke, Kasera Kadondi, Kiiru John, Aman Rashid, Barasa Edwine, Warimwe George, Bejon Philip, Tsofa Benjamin, Ochola-Oyier Lynette Isabella, Nokes D James, Agoti Charles N
Abstract excerpt
Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 is important for understanding both the evolution and the patterns of local and global transmission. Here, we generated 311 SARS-CoV-2 genomes from samples collected in coastal Kenya between 17th March and 31st July 2020. We estimated multiple independent SARS-CoV-2 introductions into the region were primarily of European origin, although introductions could have come through...
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