Introduction of SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern 20h/501Y.V2 (B.1.351) from Malawi to Italy

Emerg Microbes Infect. 2021 Dec;10(1):710-712. doi: 10.1080/22221751.2021.1906757.

Abstract

We report here an imported case of SARS-CoV-2 variant of concern B.1.1.351 (also known as 20H/501Y.V2 or "South African variant" or VOC 202012/02) in a 66-years old symptomatic male who returned from Malawi to Italy.

Keywords: 20h/501Y.V2; B.1.1.351; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; South African variant; VOC 202012/02; variant of concern.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • COVID-19 / virology*
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Malawi
  • Male
  • Phylogeny
  • SARS-CoV-2 / classification
  • SARS-CoV-2 / genetics
  • SARS-CoV-2 / isolation & purification*
  • SARS-CoV-2 / physiology
  • Travel