Phylogenomics reveals multiple introductions and early spread of SARS-CoV-2 into Peru

Eduardo Juscamayta-López1,2, Dennis Carhuaricra2, David Tarazona1,2

  • 1Laboratorio de Infecciones Respiratorias Agudas, Centro Nacional de Salud Pública, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Lima, Peru.

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