CDC publishes new web pages on genomic surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 variants
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it has published new web pages on Genomic Surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 Variants.
The new pages provide more in-depth information, including answers to these common questions about SARS-CoV-2 variants:
· How do SARS-CoV-2 variants occur?
· What is CDC doing to track SARS-CoV-2 variants?
· Why is genomic surveillance important for public health?
Online resources include:
· Information for Laboratories about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
· Frequently Asked Questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19) for Laboratories
· CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Website
· CDC Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS)
· Clinical Laboratory COVID-19 Response Calls
