학술논문
Early Identification of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.2.86 Variant by the Traveler-Based Genomic Surveillance Program — Dulles International Airport, August 2023.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*TRAVELERS
*TRAVEL hygiene
*GENOMICS
*INTERNATIONAL travel
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ISSN
0149-2195
Abstract
The article provides information on Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance (TGS) program of the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which was developed to provide early warning of new variants entering the U.S. by collecting samples from arriving international travelers. Topics include an overview of the program, investigation and outcomes, and preliminary conclusions and actions.