What is the molecular evolution of SARS-CoV-2 viruses circulating in the country? Results of the Flash Survey #9

Key Points

Consolidated results of Flash Survey #9 (May 11, 2021)

  • 1,721 samples from 16 regions/territories in mainland France and overseas territories

  • The following variants of concern were detected among the samples:

    • 86.0% of 20I/501Y.V1 variants (Alpha, B.1.1.7, first identified in the United Kingdom)

    • 8.2% of 20H/501Y.V2 variants (Beta, B.1.351, first identified in South Africa)

    • 2.3% of 20I/484K variants (B.1.1.7 + E484K, first identified in the United Kingdom)

    • 0.4% of 20J/501Y.V3 variants (Gamma, P.1, first identified in Brazil)

    • 0.2% of 21A/478K variants (Delta, B.1.617.2, first identified in India)

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