Journal article
Public health implications of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern: a rapid scoping review
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: The four SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC; Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta) identified by May 2021 are highly transmissible, yet little is known about their impact on public health measures. We aimed to synthesise evidence related to public health measures and VOC.
DESIGN: A rapid scoping review.
Authors
Somerville M; Curran JA; Dol J; Boulos L; Saxinger L; Doroshenko A; Hastings S; Reynolds B; Gallant AJ; Shin HD
Journal
BMJ Open, Vol. 11, No. 12,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
December 2021
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2021-055781
ISSN
2044-6055