Genome Research Papers on Early SARS-CoV-2 Circulation in NYC, Drug Response Assay, More

Nov 18, 2020

SARS-CoV-2 circulated under the radar in the New York City area for a "prolonged period," according to a viral genome sequencing analysis led by investigators at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine. The researchers considered SARS-CoV-2 sequence data, infected individuals' travel or exposure histories, and other factors, focusing on 864 cases diagnosed in the NYC metro area this spring.

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