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SARS-CoV-2 historical global testing and genomic variability.
Halim Tannous1, Shadi Akiki2, Rasha E Boulos3
1Gilbert and Rose Mary Chagoury School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
BMC Infectious Diseases
|April 2, 2022
Summary
This study presents the most comprehensive global dataset of SARS-COV-2 testing statistics and genomic variants. It offers an interactive dashboard for analyzing outbreak trends and accessing downloadable data.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Virology
- Data Science
Background:
- The SARS-COV-2 pandemic necessitates robust tracking of virus spread through testing data and genomic sequencing.
- Existing resources lack comprehensive global historical testing data and centralized variant statistics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create the most comprehensive global dataset of SARS-COV-2 testing statistics and genomic variants.
- To provide an accessible platform for analyzing pandemic trends and variant data.
Main Methods:
- Merged pre-aggregated and manually extracted historical testing data from 76 countries/states.
- Analyzed publicly deposited SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences from GISAID to annotate variants.
- Developed an interactive dashboard for data visualization and analysis.
Main Results:
- Compiled a dataset of 6852 historical test statistics, significantly expanding existing resources.
- Annotated variants from all publicly available SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences.
- The interactive dashboard offers insights into country and state-level outbreak trends.
Conclusions:
- The developed comprehensive dataset and dashboard serve as a valuable resource for understanding and tracking the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Facilitates real-time analysis of testing data and viral genomic variants for public health insights.
Keywords:
Covid19 genomic variabilityCovid19 testingSARS-CoV-2SARS-CoV-2 genomic variabilitySARS-CoV-2 testingMore Related Videos
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