Module 3.6 – Sequencing strategies for SARS-CoV-2

Module 3.6 - Sequencing strategies for SARS-CoV-2

Overview: This module introduces some strategies to consider when deciding when and how to use genome sequencing to assist with epidemiologic surveillance and investigation of SARS-CoV-2.

Posted: 09/29/21

Presenter: Shatavia S. Morrison, PhD (view bio)
Bioinformatics Unit Lead, CDC

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Further Reading:

Lab testing capacity and capability data dashboardexternal icon.
APHL, 2021.

Additional resources:

Identifying and tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants — a challenge and an opportunityexternal icon.
Becker, et al. New Engl J Med, 2021.
Responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemicexternal icon.
APHL, updated 2021.
Ct Values: What they are and how they can be used pdf icon[PDF]external icon.

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Page last reviewed: September 29, 2021

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention