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Rapid Replacement of SARS-CoV-2 Variants by Delta and Subsequent Arrival of Omicron, Uganda, 2021.
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Article
Author
Bbosa, Nicholas; Ssemwanga, Deogratius; Namagembe, Hamidah; Kiiza, Ronald; Kiconco, Jocelyn; Kayiwa, John; Lutalo, Tom; Lutwama, Julius; Ssekagiri, Alfred; Ssewanyana, Isaac; Nabadda, Susan; Kyobe-Bbosa, Henry; Giandhari, Jennifer; Pillay, Sureshnee; Ramphal, Upasana; Ramphal, Yajna; Naidoo, Yeshnee; Tshiabuila, Derek; Tegally, Houriiyah; San, Emmanuel J.
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1080-6040
Abstract
Genomic surveillance in Uganda showed rapid replacement of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 over time by variants, dominated by Delta. However, detection of the more transmissible Omicron variant among travelers and increasing community transmission highlight the need for near-real-time genomic surveillance and adherence to infection control measures to prevent future pandemic waves. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]