Genome analysis in Greece confirmed the existence of two genetically modified strains of SARS-CoV-2, the UK variety, and the South Africa one, ANA reports.
The latest samples were collected between January 19 and 27. Of the 96 in total collected from Attica Region and Thessaloniki, 76 qualified for analysis. They yielded 31 samples positive to strain VOC 202012/01 (Β.1.1.7/UK lineage), all exclusively related to the samples that were collected in Attica. More specifically, 7 positive-testing samples came from hospitals and 24 from Health Centers.
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