2023
DOI: 10.1038/s44298-023-00005-1
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Rural populations facilitated early SARS-CoV-2 evolution and transmission in Missouri, USA

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

Abstract: In the United States, rural populations comprise 60 million individuals and suffered from high COVID-19 disease burdens. Despite this, surveillance efforts are biased toward urban centers. Consequently, how rurally circulating SARS-CoV-2 viruses contribute toward emerging variants remains poorly understood. In this study, we aim to investigate the role of rural communities in the evolution and transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during the early pandemic. We collected 544 urban and 435 rural COVID-19-positive respirato… Show more

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“…Rural populations have experienced higher incidences of COVID-19 disease and mortality [ 18–24 , 89 , 91 , 92 ]. Rural communities have also been shown to be an important source of virus evolution and spread [ 93 ]. Our findings indicate the need for targeted attention and interventions specifically tailored to rural communities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Rural populations have experienced higher incidences of COVID-19 disease and mortality [ 18–24 , 89 , 91 , 92 ]. Rural communities have also been shown to be an important source of virus evolution and spread [ 93 ]. Our findings indicate the need for targeted attention and interventions specifically tailored to rural communities.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%