What is the molecular evolution of SARS-CoV-2 viruses circulating in the region? Results of Flash Survey #12
Key Points
Consolidated results of Flash Survey #12 (June 22, 2021)
680 samples from 15 regions/territories in mainland France and overseas territories (32.7% of the 2,079 positive cases reported today).
The following variants of concern were detected among the samples:
In mainland France:
52.9% of 20I variants (Alpha, V1, B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom)
35.9% of 21A variants (Delta, B.1.617.2, first identified in India)
4.2% of 20H variants (Beta, V2, B.1.351, first identified in South Africa)
3.7% of 20I/484K variants (B.1.1.7 + E484K, first identified in the United Kingdom)
0.5% of 20J variants (Gamma, V3, P.1, first identified in Brazil)
In the Caribbean:
87.5% of 20I variants (Alpha, V1, B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom)
In Réunion:
100% of 20H variants (Beta, V2, B.1.351, first identified in South Africa)
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