Imported SARS-CoV-2 Variant P.1 in Traveler Returning from Brazil to Italy
Fabrizio Maggi, Federica Novazzi, Angelo Genoni, Andreina Baj, Pietro Giorgio Spezia, Daniele Focosi, Cristian Zago, Alberto Colombo, Gianluca Cassani, Renée Pasciuta, Antonio Tamborini, Agostino Rossi, Martina Prestia, Riccardo Capuano, Lorenzo Azzi, Annalisa Donadini, Giuseppe Catanoso, Paolo Grossi, Lorenzo Maffioli, Gianni Bonelli
Abstract
We report an imported case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant P.1 detected in an asymptomatic traveler who arrived in Italy on an indirect flight from Brazil. This case shows the risk for introduction of SARS-CoV-2 variants from indirect flights and the need for continued SARS-CoV-2 surveillance.
Topics & Concepts
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)AsymptomaticCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakBetacoronavirusVirologyCoronavirusMedicineGeographyOutbreakInternal medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)COVID-19 epidemiological studiesSARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchVaccine Coverage and Hesitancy