Genomic Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Western Burkina Faso, West Africa.

Yacouba Sawadogo Lokman Galal Essia BelarbiArsène ZongoGrit SchubertFabian LeendertzAbdoulie KantehAbdul Karim SesayAnnette ErhartAnne-Laure Banuls Zekiba Tarnagda Sylvain GodreuilHalidou TintoAbdoul-Salam Ouedraogo

Published in: Viruses (2022)

This study provides additional insights into the genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in West Africa. It highlights the importance of land travel in the spread of the virus and the need to rapidly implement preventive policies. Regional cross-border collaborations and the adherence of the general population to government policies are key to prevent new epidemic waves.

Keyphrases

sars cov
public health
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk factors
copy number
gene expression
type diabetes
infectious diseases