Implementation of a Streamlined SARS-CoV-2 Whole-Genome Sequencing Assay for Expeditious Surveillance During the Emergence of the Omicron Variant

Overview

Journal J Clin Microbiol

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2022 Mar 23

PMID 35317603

Authors

John A Fissel

Javier Mestas

Pei Ying Chen

Jessica Flores-Vazquez

Thao T Truong

Moiz Bootwalla

Dennis T Maglinte

Xiaowu Gai

Jennifer Dien Bard

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