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Why New Zealand needs to focus on genome sequencing to trace the source of its new COVID-19 outbreak

  • Written by David Welch, Senior lecturer, University of Auckland
Why New Zealand needs to focus on genome sequencing to trace the source of its new COVID-19 outbreakShutterstock/Syuzann

Genetic surveillance — a technology that uses the genetic fingerprint of a virus to track its spread — is part of the public health response to New Zealand’s new COVID-19 community outbreak and could help pinpoint its source.

There are now 17 cases of community transmission, all in Auckland, and health...

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