Publications by authors named "Andressa A Vieira"
Microorganisms
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the spread of the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the RS state of Brazil from June to October 2021, identifying 65.3% of samples as Delta and 34.7% as Gamma.
- It highlights the rapid introduction of the Delta variant, which accounted for over 70% of cases within nine weeks, while 99.2% of Delta sequences belonged to a specific Brazilian lineage.
- The research emphasizes the role of genomic surveillance in tracking viral evolution and notes that the continued stability in case numbers and deaths may be attributed to factors like vaccinations and mask mandates.
