Genetic Variants of SARS-CoV-2—What Do They Mean?

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Authors

Adam S. Lauring · University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Emma B. Hodcroft · Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine

Abstract

This Viewpoint discusses emerging genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2, including new “UK” and “mink” variants and the significance of the new variants to coronavirus transmissibility, spread, virulence, and efforts to vaccinate the population against COVID-19.

Topics & Keywords

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 325, Issue 6, pp. 529-529

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2020.27124

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