Genomic and epidemiological analysis of SARS-CoV-2 viruses in Sri Lanka
Chandima Jeewandara, Deshni Jayathilaka, D.M.S.H.K. Ranasinghe, Sharon Nienyun Hsu, Dinuka Ariyaratne, Tibutius T. P. Jayadas, Deshan Madusanka, Benjamin B. Lindsey, Laksiri Gomes, Matthew D. Parker, Ananda Wijewickrama, Malika Karunaratne, Graham Stuart Ogg, Thushan I. de Silva, Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige
The paper analyzes SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences from Sri Lanka to track lineage prevalence and transmission patterns, finding B.1.411 was dominant until B.1.1.7 replaced it in late 2020.
Frontiers in Microbiology · Sep 16, 2021Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine