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Incidence Trends for SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Beta Variants, Finland, Spring 2021
Authors: Kant Ravi, Nguyen Phuoc Truong, Blomqvist Soile, Erdin Mert, Alburkat Hussein, Suvanto Maija, Zakham Fathiah, Salminen Veera, Olander Viktor, Paloniemi Minna, Huhti Leena, Lehtinen Sara, Luukinen Bruno, Jarva Hanna, Kallio-Kokko Hannimari, Kurkela Satu, Lappalainen Maija, Liimatainen Hanna, Hannula Sari, Halkilahti Jani, Ikonen Jonna, Ikonen Niina, Helve Otto, Gunell Marianne, Vuorinen Tytti, Plyusnin Ilya, Lindh Erika, Ellonen Pekka, Sironen Tarja, Savolainen-Kopra Carita, Smura Teemu, Vapalahti Olli
Publisher: CENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION
Publication year: 2021
Journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases
Journal name in source: EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Journal acronym: EMERG INFECT DIS
Volume: 27
Issue: 12
First page : 3137
Last page: 3141
Number of pages: 5
ISSN: 1080-6040
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2712.211631
Web address : https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/12/21-1631_article
Self-archived copy’s web address: https://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/68439444
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 Alpha and Beta variants became dominant in Finland in spring 2021 but had diminished by summer. We used phylogenetic clustering to identify sources of spreading. We found that outbreaks were mostly seeded by a few introductions, highlighting the importance of surveillance and prevention policies.
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