This study generated 311 SARS-CoV-2 genomes from coastal Kenya (March 17th-July 31st, 2020). Multiple independent introductions, primarily of European origin, were identified. Lineage B.1 dominated (74%), while lineages A, B, and B.4 were found in border or returning travelers. Early public health responses limited the spread of some lineages, though undetected introductions led to local epidemics.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Oct 28, 2021
Authors
George Githinji, Zaydah R. de Laurent, Khadija Said Mohammed, Donwilliams O. Omuoyo, Peter M. Macharia, John M. Morobe, Edward Otieno, Samson M. Kinyanjui, Ambrose Agweyu, Eric Maitha, Ben Kitole, Thani Sulieman, Mohamed Mwakingi, John Nyambu, John Otieno, Barke Salim, Kadondi Kaseran, John Kiiru, Rashid Aman, Edwine Barasa, George Warimwe, Philip Bejon, Benjamin Tsofa, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, D. James Nokes, Charles N. Agoti
Tags
SARS-CoV-2
genomes
Kenya
public health
epidemics
lineages
COVID-19
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