A repeat pattern of founder events for SARS-CoV-2 variants in Alaska
Tracie J. Haan, Lisa Smith, Stephanie DeRonde, Elva House, Jacob Zidek, Diana Puhak, Logan J. Mullen, Matthew Redlinger, Jayme Parker, Brian M. Barnes, Jason L. Burkhead, Cindy Knall, Eric Bortz, Jack Chen, Devin M. Drown
The paper analyzes SARS-CoV-2 variant dynamics in Alaska, finding BA.2.3 overtook BA.1.1 more rapidly than in the contiguous US, suggesting founder events influenced by Alaska's unique geography and population structure.
Viruses · Jan 13, 2023Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine