Health system impacts of SARS-CoV − 2 variants of concern: a rapid review

• Main Authors: Justine Dol (Author), Leah Boulos (Author), Mari Somerville (Author), Lynora Saxinger (Author), Alexander Doroshenko (Author), Stephanie Hastings (Author), Bearach Reynolds (Author), Allyson Gallant (Author), Hwayeon Danielle Shin (Author), Helen Wong (Author), Daniel Crowther (Author), Marilyn Macdonald (Author), Ruth Martin-Misener (Author), Holly McCulloch (Author), Andrea C. Tricco (Author), Janet A. Curran (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background As of November 25th 2021, four SARS-CoV − 2 variants of concern (VOC: Alpha (B.1.1.7), Beta (B.1.351), Gamma (P.1), and Delta (B.1.617.2)) have been detected. Variable degrees of increased transmissibility of the VOC have been documented, with potential implications for hospital...