Dispersal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 lineages during the first epidemic wave in New York City
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2021
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Public Library of Science
Abstract
During the first phase of the COVID-19 epidemic, New York City rapidly became the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States. While molecular phylogenetic analyses have previously highlighted multiple introductions and a period of cryptic community transmission
within New York City, little is known about the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 within and among
its boroughs. We here perform phylogeographic investigations to gain insights into the circulation of viral lineages during the first months of the New York City outbreak. Our analyses
describe the dispersal dynamics of viral lineages at the state and city levels, illustrating that
peripheral samples likely correspond to distinct dispersal events originating from the main
metropolitan city areas. In line with the high prevalence recorded in this area, our results
highlight the relatively important role of the borough of Queens as a transmission hub associated with higher local circulation and dispersal of viral lineages toward the surrounding
boroughs.
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Covid-19, New York City, SARS-CoV-2, Public health, Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Dellicour, S. et al. (2021). Dispersal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 lineages during the first epidemic wave in New York City. PLoS Pathogens, 17(5), e1009571. 10.1371/journal.ppat.1009571