The paper analyzes 449 SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences from Algeria to trace viral evolution, identifying mutations, recombination events, and superspreading dynamics.

Viruses · Feb 18, 2026Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology

A year of genomic surveillance reveals how the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic unfolded in Africa

Eduan Wilkinson, Marta Giovanetti, Houriiyah Tegally, James Emmanuel San, Richard J. Lessells, Diego F. Cuadros, Darren Patrick Martin, David A. Rasmussen, Abdel‐Rahman N. Zekri, Abdoul Karim Sangaré, Abdoul–Salam Ouédraogo, Abdul Karim Sesay, Priscilla Abechi, Adedotun-Sulaiman Kemi, Adewunmi M. Olubusuyi, , Gabriel K. Mbunsu

This study uses genomic data from 8746 SARS-CoV-2 genomes across 33 African countries to show that most epidemics were initiated by European importations and later driven by local transmission and mobility, leading to the spread of variants of concern.

Science · Oct 9, 2021Peer-reviewedGenetic & Genomic Medicine

Introductions and early spread of SARS-CoV-2 in France

Fabiana Gámbaro, Sylvie Behillil, Artem Baidaliuk, Flora Donati, Mélanie Albert, Andreea Alexandru, Maud Vanpeene, Méline Bizard, Angela Brisebarre, Marion Barbet, Fawzi Derrar, Sylvie van der Werf, Vincent Enouf, Etienne Simon‐Lorière

This study sequenced SARS-CoV-2 genomes from France to trace early introductions and spread, showing both imported cases and local circulation before widespread symptoms.

bioRxiv · Apr 24, 2020 · PreprintGenomics