Temporal distribution and clinical characteristics of the Alpha, Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Laikipia, Kenya: institutional and community-based genomic surveillance

Temporal distribution and clinical characteristics of the Alpha, Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Laikipia, Kenya: institutional and community-based genomic surveillance

Background: The first SARS-CoV-2 case in Kenya was reported in March 2020, resulting in waves driven by B.1 and B.1.1 strains. VOC's emerged in 2021, with three additional waves. The first case within Laikipia County was reported in May 2020, variants undetermined.Nationally, 42% to 92% of case...

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Main Authors: Mr Arnold Lambisia, Mr Godfrey Mudhune, John M Morobe, Khadija Said Mohammed, O Timothy, Leonard Ndwiga, Maureen W Mburu, Edidah O Moraa, Jeniffer Musyoki, Nickson Murunga, Isaac N Waliaula, Arthur K Mumelo, Philip Bejon, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, George Githinji, Prof James Nokes, Mr Charles Agoti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971224008075
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