We report an imported case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant P.1 detected in an asymptomatic traveler who arrived in Italy on an indirect flight from Brazil. This case shows the risk for introduction of SARS-CoV-2 variants from indirect flights and the need for continued SARS-CoV-2 surveillance.

Imported SARS-COV-2 Variant P.1 Detected in Traveler Returning from Brazil to Italy

Maggi, Fabrizio
Primo
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Novazzi, Federica
Secondo
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Genoni, Angelo;Baj, Andreina
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Tamborini, Antonio;Azzi, Lorenzo;Grossi, Paolo Antonio;
2021-01-01

Abstract

We report an imported case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variant P.1 detected in an asymptomatic traveler who arrived in Italy on an indirect flight from Brazil. This case shows the risk for introduction of SARS-CoV-2 variants from indirect flights and the need for continued SARS-CoV-2 surveillance.
2021
20J/501Y.V3; B.1.1.28; Brazil; COVID-19; Italy; P.1; SARS; SARS-CoV-2; coronavirus disease; respiratory infections; severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; variant of concern; viruses; zoonoses
Maggi, Fabrizio; Novazzi, Federica; Genoni, Angelo; Baj, Andreina; Spezia, Pietro Giorgio; Focosi, Daniele; Zago, Cristian; Colombo, Alberto; Cassani, Gianluca; Pasciuta, Renee; Tamborini, Antonio; Rossi, Agostino; Prestia, Martina; Capuano, Riccardo; Azzi, Lorenzo; Donadini, Annalisa; Catanoso, Giuseppe; Grossi, Paolo Antonio; Maffioli, Lorenzo; Bonelli, Gianni
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