Phylogenetic estimates of SARS-CoV-2 introductions into Washington State

• Main Authors: Diana M. Tordoff, MPH (Author), Alexander L. Greninger, MD PhD (Author), Pavitra Roychoudhury, PhD (Author), Lasata Shrestha (Author), Hong Xie, MS (Author), Keith R. Jerome, MD PhD (Author), Nathan Breit (Author), Meei-Li Huang, PhD (Author), Mike Famulare, PhD (Author), Joshua T. Herbeck, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: The first confirmed case of SARS-CoV-2 in North America was identified in Washington state on January 21, 2020. We aimed to quantify the number and temporal trends of out-of-state introductions of SARS-CoV-2 into Washington. Methods: We conducted a molecular epidemiologic analysis of 11,...