Publications by authors named "Flavia Angioj"
Introduction: A COVID-19 outbreak occurred at the end of October 2021 among pilgrims returning from Medjugorje (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
Methodology: Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of SARS-CoV-2, epidemiological data, and phylogenetic analysis were used to reconstruct outbreak dynamics.
Results: The results suggest that only in one case, associated with the SARS-CoV-2 sub-lineage AY.
Article Synopsis
- A novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, emerged in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, leading to a global pandemic, with Italy being one of the first severely affected countries in Europe.
- In summer 2020, despite general travel restrictions, there was a significant increase in migrants arriving in Italy via the Mediterranean, raising concerns about potential introduction of new virus variants.
- A study analyzed SARS-CoV-2 genomes from an asymptomatic migrant in Sardinia, finding no close relation to local or Sicily isolates, suggesting that many infections were likely acquired before arriving in Italy, emphasizing the need for better virus surveillance among migrants.
Introduction: To analyze the virus spread among Sassari Hospital staff in the first Covid-19 wave and the impact of the Swab Team, a multidisciplinary task force entitled of nasopharyngeal swab collection and testing.
Methodology: Nasopharyngeal swabs from HCWs between March 6 and May 28 2020 are evaluated.
Results: 4919 SARS-CoV-2 tests were performed on 3521 operators.
The spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants represents a serious threat worldwide, thus rapid and cost-effective methods are required for their identification. Since November 2020, the TaqPath COVID-19 assay (Thermo Fisher Scientific) has been used to identify viral strains of the new lineage B.1.
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