Tag: Wastewater Surveillance
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A Public Health View on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Surveillance in Germany (2020–2023)
Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic forced Germany to rapidly adapt its public health framework, shifting from reactive measures to proactive genomic surveillance and data-driven decisions. Between 2020 and 2023, the country faced multiple waves driven by evolving variants, each demanding improved monitoring, testing, vaccination strategies, and international collaboration. This article reviews how the virus evolved in…
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Public Health Perspectives on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Surveillance in Germany (2020–2023)
Introduction: A Public Health Lens on SARS-CoV-2 in Germany From the first biomarkers of SARS-CoV-2 to the rapid deployment of genomic surveillance, Germany’s public health response between 2020 and 2023 provides a case study in how a high-income nation navigates viral evolution, data sharing, and adaptive surveillance. This overview highlights how Germany tracked mutations, integrated…
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Public Health Perspective on SARS-CoV-2 Evolution and Surveillance in Germany, 2020–2023
Introduction The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic prompted unprecedented public health action across Germany, with an evolving understanding of viral evolution and a rapid expansion of surveillance systems. From the first cases in 2020 through the emergence of multiple Omicron sublineages in 2022–2023, Germany implemented a multi-layered approach to monitor SARS-CoV-2 evolution, detect variants of concern, and inform…