Temporal Dynamics and Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Demonstrate the Necessity of Ongoing Viral Genome Sequencing in Ontario, Canada.
mSphere
; 6(3)2021 05 05.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33952657
ABSTRACT
Genome-wide variation in SARS-CoV-2 reveals evolution and transmission dynamics which are critical considerations for disease control and prevention decisions. Here, we review estimates of the genome-wide viral mutation rates, summarize current COVID-19 case load in the province of Ontario, Canada (5 January 2021), and analyze published SARS-CoV-2 genomes from Ontario (collected prior to 24 November 2020) to test for more infectious genetic variants or lineages. The reported mutation rate (â¼10-6 nucleotide [nt]-1 cycle-1) for SARS-CoV-2 is typical for coronaviruses. Analysis of published SARS-CoV-2 genomes revealed that the G614 spike protein mutation has dominated infections in Ontario and that SARS-CoV-2 lineages present in Ontario have not differed significantly in their rate of spread. These results suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 population circulating in Ontario has not changed significantly to date. However, ongoing genome monitoring is essential for identification of new variants and lineages that may contribute to increased viral transmission.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Genetic Variation
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Genome, Viral
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Mutation Rate
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Spike Glycoprotein, Coronavirus
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SARS-CoV-2
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
MSphere
Year:
2021
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canada