Publications by authors named "Maricris E Holm"
Euro Surveill
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Despite strict measures to control COVID-19, Sweden faced a severe outbreak as the virus spread undetected, with early cases identified just before community transmission began.
- Researchers analyzed nearly 2,000 respiratory samples and found clades 20A, 20B, and 20C were introduced mainly from Italy and Austria, with clade 20C eventually dominating the outbreak in Sweden.
- The study highlights the importance of early detection and large-scale diagnostics to better prepare for future pandemics, as the delayed response to community transmission contributed to the outbreak's severity.
