A5072424450- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques
- Respiratory viral infections research
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
University of Washington
2022-2025
Novel variants continue to emerge in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. University testing programs may provide timely epidemiologic and genomic surveillance data inform public health responses. We conducted from September 2021 February 2022 a university population under vaccination indoor mask mandates. A total of 3,048 24,393 individuals tested positive for by RT-PCR; whole genome sequencing identified 209 Delta 1,730 Omicron genomes 1,939 sequenced. Compared Delta, had shorter median serial...
Institutions of higher education (IHE) have been a focus SARS-CoV-2 transmission studies but there is limited information on how viral diversity and at IHE changed as the pandemic progressed.
SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detection rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) have become widely utilized but longitudinal characterization of their community-based performance remains incompletely understood.
Institutions of higher education (IHEs) have been a focus SARS-CoV-2 transmission studies but there is limited information on how viral diversity and at IHEs changed as the pandemic progressed. Here we analyze 3606 genomes from unique COVID-19 episodes collected public university in Seattle, Washington (WA) September 2020 to 2022. Across study period, found evidence frequent among affiliates with 60% (n=2153) campus specimens genetically identical least one other specimen. Moreover, viruses...
Objective We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and utility of an unsupervised testing mechanism, in which participants pick up a swab kit, self-test (unsupervised) return kit on-campus drop box, as compared with supervised self-testing at staffed locations. Design University SARS-CoV-2 cohort. Setting Husky Coronavirus Testing provided voluntary university Seattle, USA. Outcome measures computed descriptive statistics describe characteristics study sample. Adjusted logistic regression...
Abstract Novel variants continue to emerge in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. University testing programs may provide timely epidemiologic and genomic surveillance data inform public health responses. We conducted from September 2021 February 2022 a university population under vaccination indoor mask mandates. A total of 3,048 24,393 individuals tested positive for by RT-PCR; whole genome sequencing identified 209 Delta 1,730 Omicron genomes 1,939 sequenced. Compared Delta, had shorter median...
We implemented a voluntary SARS-CoV-2 screening testing study for kindergarten-2nd grade students in Washington School district. Weekly participation was higher with staff-collected nasal swabs at school than parent-collected home.
Abstract Background Characterizing SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks on university campuses is critical for informed public health measures and understanding transmission dynamics. Figure 1.Dropbox Kiosk Samples Collected September 10, 2021 to April 23, 2022. Methods Faculty, staff, students at a major in Seattle, WA, USA were enrolled COVID-19 testing study. Individuals could test using observed self-swabs on-campus kiosks or unobserved kit returning it dropbox campus. Sample collection volume was...