Several SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) have emerged. To be able to confirm infection with a specific variant, sequencing of the whole SARS-CoV-2 genome, or at least whole or partial S-gene for the current variants is required. While countries are building...

One of the main concerns related to the pandemic response politics is the spread of SARS-CoV-2 variants. This is not only related to epidemiological researches but may impact the virus ability to spread among people and to escape the immune system response. Starting...