SARS-CoV-2 Molecular Evolutionary Dynamics in the Greater Accra Region, Ghana

Emerg Infect Dis. 2023 Apr;29(4):862-865. doi: 10.3201/eid2904.221410.

Abstract

To assess dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 in Greater Accra Region, Ghana, we analyzed SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequences from persons in the community and returning from international travel. The Accra Metropolitan District was a major origin of virus spread to other districts and should be a primary focus for interventions against future infectious disease outbreaks.

Keywords: 2019 novel coronavirus disease; Accra Metropolitan District; COVID-19; Ghana; Greater Accra Region; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus disease; genomic surveillance; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; variants; viruses; zoonoses.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biological Evolution
  • COVID-19* / epidemiology
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Ghana / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2* / genetics