A. Walker, Torsten Houwaart, T. Wienemann, Malte Kohns Vasconcelos, Daniel Strelow, T. Senff, Lisanna Hülse, O. Adams, M. Andrée, S. Hauka, T. Feldt, B-E Jensen, V. Keitel, D. Kindgen-Milles, J. Timm, K. Pfeffer, A. Dilthey
Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin, 2020
We whole-genome sequenced 55 SARS-CoV-2 isolates from Germany to investigate SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks in 2020 in the Heinsberg district and Düsseldorf. While the genetic structure of the Heinsberg outbreak indicates a clonal origin, reflecting superspreading dynamics from mid-February during the carnival season, distinct viral strains were circulating in Düsseldorf in March, reflecting the city’s international links. Limited detection of Heinsberg strains in the Düsseldorf area despite geographical proximity may reflect efficient containment and contact-tracing efforts.
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Field of study: Biology