Sequence analysis of the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant Omicron in South Africa.

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Despite the worldwide vaccination, the COVID-19 pandemic continues as SARS-CoV-2 evolves into numerous variants. Since the first identification of the novel SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern (VOC) Omicron on November 24th, 2021, from an immunocompromised patient in South Africa, the variant has overtaken Delta as the predominant lineage in South Africa and has quickly spread to over 40 countries. Here, we provide an...

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