COVID-19 evolution during the pandemic – Implications of new SARS-CoV-2 variants on disease control and public health policies
Cock van Oosterhout, Neil Hall, Hinh Ly, Kevin M. Tyler
Abstract
In recent weeks, several new strains of SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of COVID-19, have emerged. These variants have evolved an increased transmission rate compared to the original strains, which...
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