Rural Populations Facilitated Early SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Transmission in Missouri, USA

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Examines the role of rural communities in the the early COVID-19 pandemic period. Analyzes data from 544 urban and 435 rural COVID-19 specimens in Southwest Missouri between July and December 2020 to understand transmission and evolution of the virus. Discusses the importance of public health surveillance and mitigation efforts in rural areas.

Cynthia Y. Tang, Tao Li, Tricia A. Haynes, et al.

npj Viruses, 1(7)

12/2023

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COVID-19 · Public health · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Missouri