Comparison of Surface Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta Variants on Stainless Steel at 4°C and 24°C
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.00764-22
Abstract: Human transmission is believed to occur primarily through direct transfer of infectious droplets or aerosols. However, fomite transmission through contact with contaminated surfaces may also play an important role. ABSTRACT Most studies on surface persistence… read more here.
Keywords: stainless steel; delta; delta variants; transmission ... See more keywords
The Omicron Variant BA.1.1 Presents a Lower Pathogenicity than B.1 D614G and Delta Variants in a Feline Model of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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DOI: 10.1128/jvi.00961-22
Abstract: The SARS-CoV-2 Omicron (B.1.1.529) variant of concern emerged in South Africa late in 2021 and rapidly spread across the world causing a significant increase in the number of infections. Importantly, this variant was also associated… read more here.
Keywords: delta; delta variants; variant; d614g delta ... See more keywords
GenomeBits insight into omicron and delta variants of coronavirus pathogen
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271039
Abstract: We apply the new GenomeBits method to uncover underlying genomic features of omicron and delta coronavirus variants. This is a statistical algorithm whose salient feature is to map the nucleotide bases into a finite alternating… read more here.
Keywords: variants coronavirus; genomebits insight; delta variants; coronavirus pathogen ... See more keywords
A Paradigm Shift in the Combination Changes of SARS-CoV-2 Variants and Increased Spread of Delta Variant (B.1.617.2) across the World
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DOI: 10.14336/ad.2021.1117
Abstract: Since September 2020, the SARS-CoV-2 variants have gained their dominance worldwide, especially in Kenya, Italy, France, the UK, Turkey, Indonesia, India, Finland, Ireland, Singapore, Denmark, Germany, and Portugal. In this study, we developed a model… read more here.
Keywords: cov variants; delta; delta variants; paradigm shift ... See more keywords
Serial Intervals for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron and Delta Variants, Belgium, November 19–December 31, 2021
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2808.220220
Abstract: We investigated the serial interval for SARS-CoV-2 Omicron BA.1 and Delta variants and observed a shorter serial interval for Omicron, suggesting faster transmission. Results indicate a relationship between empirical serial interval and vaccination status for… read more here.
Keywords: serial intervals; delta variants; omicron delta; cov omicron ... See more keywords
Spatiotemporal Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta Variants during Large Nationwide Outbreak of COVID-19, Vietnam, 2021
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2905.221787
Abstract: We analyzed 1,303 SARS-CoV-2 whole-genome sequences from Vietnam, and found the Alpha and Delta variants were responsible for a large nationwide outbreak of COVID-19 in 2021. The Delta variant was confined to the AY.57 lineage… read more here.
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The Biological Properties of the SARS-CoV-2 Cameroon Variant Spike: An Intermediate between the Alpha and Delta Variants
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11070814
Abstract: An analysis of the structural effect of the mutations of the B.1.640.2 (IHU) Spike Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) and N-terminal Domain (NTD) is reported along with a comparison with the sister lineage B.1.640.1. and a… read more here.
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Protective Immunity of the Primary SARS-CoV-2 Infection Reduces Disease Severity Post Re-Infection with Delta Variants in Syrian Hamsters
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DOI: 10.3390/v14030596
Abstract: The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) Delta variant has evolved to become the dominant SARS-CoV-2 lineage with multiple sub-lineages and there are also reports of re-infections caused by this variant. We studied the disease… read more here.
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SARS-CoV-2 Gamma and Delta Variants of Concern Might Undermine Neutralizing Activity Generated in Response to BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccination
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DOI: 10.3390/v14040814
Abstract: The Delta variant raised concern regarding its ability to evade SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. We evaluated a serum neutralizing response of 172 Italian healthcare workers, three months after complete Comirnaty (BNT162b2 mRNA, BioNTech-Pfizer) vaccination, testing their sera… read more here.
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The dynamics of circulating SARS-CoV-2 lineages in Bogor and surrounding areas reflect variant shifting during the first and second waves of COVID-19 in Indonesia
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13132
Abstract: Background Indonesia is one of the Southeast Asian countries with high case numbers of COVID-19 with up to 4.2 million confirmed cases by 29 October 2021. Understanding the genome of SARS-CoV-2 is crucial for delivering… read more here.
Keywords: confirmed cases; dynamics circulating; delta variants; bogor surrounding ... See more keywords