Watching Brief: The evolution and impact of COVID-19 variants B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1 and B.1.617

Authors

  • Hermione Williams University of New South Wales
  • Danielle Hutchinson University of New South Wales
  • Haley Stone University of New South Wales

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.112

Keywords:

COVID-19, Variants, B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1, B.1.617

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to be perpetuated by the global emergence of variants of concern which pose issues for disease control and management by increased transmissibility, severity and vaccine resistance. This Watching Brief probes into the origins and development of these variants of concern and the repercussions of the variants of concern on public health and safety. 

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Published

2021-05-20

How to Cite

Williams, H., Hutchinson, D., & Stone, H. (2021). Watching Brief: The evolution and impact of COVID-19 variants B.1.1.7, B.1.351, P.1 and B.1.617. Global Biosecurity, 3(1). https://doi.org/10.31646/gbio.112

Issue

Vol. 3 (2021)

Section

Watching Briefs

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Received 2021-04-30
Accepted 2021-04-30
Published 2021-05-20