Characterization of SARS-CoV-2 ORF6 deletion variants detected in a nosocomial cluster during routine genomic surveillance, Lyon, France
G. Queromes, G. Destras, A. Bal, H. Regue, G. Burfin, S. Brun, R. Fanget, F. Morfin, M. Valette, B. Lina, E. Frobert, L. Josset
This study identifies two SARS-CoV-2 ORF6 deletion variants from genomic surveillance, showing nosocomial transmission and comparable replication kinetics but no significant clinical impact.
Emerging Microbes & Infections · Jan 27, 2021Peer-reviewedMicrobiology