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... Consensus Study Report JULY 2020 HIGHLIGHTS Genomic Epidemiology Data Infrastructure Needs for SARS-CoV-2 Modernizing Pandemic Response Strategies At the time of writing this report, the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, has spread worldwide, infecting at least 10 million people and leading to an estimated 500,000 deaths. To best respond to this ongoing threat, policy makers and public health officials need access to cutting-edge pandemic, epidemic, and global preparedness and response strategies.
From page 137...
... Due to a number of factors including poor funding, coordination, and capacity, the committee concluded that existing data sources and integration efforts for SARS-CoV-2 genome sequence data are patchy, typically passive, and reactive in the United States. As a result, available data do not represent key population features of individuals who are infected with SARS-CoV-2 and cannot adequately answer many pressing questions about the evolution and transmission of this virus.
From page 138...
... Committee on Data Needs to Monitor the Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Study Sponsor Diane Griffin (Chair) David Relman U.S.

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