B.1.1.7 became the dominant variant in Lebanon

  1. Mahmoud Younes
  2. Kassem Hamze
  3. Daniel P. Carter
  4. Karen L. Osman
  5. Richard Vipond
  6. Miles Carroll
  7. Steven T. Pullan
  8. Hassan Nassar
  9. Nada Mohamad
  10. Mohamad Makki
  11. Maysaa Ghadar
  12. Paul Nguewa
  13. Fadi Abdel Sater
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Abstract

Recently, a new variant of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) designated VOC 202012/01 (or B.1.1.7 lineage) has become highly prevalent in several countries, after first being described in the United Kingdom (UK). Its rate of transmission has been estimated to be increased compared to other lineages. In the present study, we show the emergence, dominance and the rapid spread of the B.1.1.7 lineage in Lebanon.

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