First detection of SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 (Omicron) in Ecuador

Abstract:

The National Institute of Research and Public Health reported the first local record of the Omicron variant detected in Ecuador. A fully vaccinated subject returned from South Africa with a negative RT-PCR. We present the cumulative frequency of the variants in Ecuador and a phylogenetic analysis of this new Omicron.

Año de publicación:

2022

Keywords:

• Omicron
• Genomics
• covid-19
• variant of concern
• SARS-COV-2

Fuente:

scopus