key: cord-0742670-1ms5m97x
authors: Yao, Mingxiao; Jiang, Fachun; Zhang, Yuwei; Li, Yan; Pang, Bo; Liang, Hao; Kou, Zengqiang; Jiang, Xiaolin; Wen, Hongling; Xu, Yifei
title: SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern 202 012/01 (B.1.1.7) in a Traveler from the United Kingdom to China
date: 2021-03-08
journal: J Travel Med
DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taab032
sha: fbf9052e9c2076014217462000f8fdc35464e5dc
doc_id: 742670
cord_uid: 1ms5m97x

We report the complete genome of SARS-CoV-2 VOC 202012/01 in a traveler from the United Kingdom to China, representing the first such case in North China. This study highlights that intensive genomic sequencing enables early identification and rapid characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 importing to China.

to a 14-day mandatory quarantine in the first entry point city [4, 5] . Singapore implemented a Stay-Home-Notice strategy to minimize the risk of importing cases for the community [6, 7] .

Our study highlights that intensive genomic sequencing enables early identification and rapid characterization of the SARS-CoV-2 VOC 202012/01 importing to China. The emergence and spread of this highly contagious variant raised global concern. However, our understanding is still at an early stage. It's urgent and critical to assess the full implication of this variant, such as transmissibility and spread, disease severity, and potential influence on vaccine effectiveness. replicates.

Uncovering two phases of early intercontinental COVID-19 transmission dynamics

Strategies at points of entry to reduce importation risk of COVID-19 cases and reopen travel

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Reducing onward spread of COVID-19 from imported cases: quarantine and "stay at home" measures for travellers and returning residents to Singapore

We gratefully acknowledge input from, and support of, all the members of the Qingdao CDC, Shandong province, China.

YX is funded by Qilu Youth Scholar Funding from Shandong University.

No Conflict of interest.