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Sequencing and analysis of Estonian SARS-CoV-2 whole genomes - KoroGeno-EST

Grant number: SMVBS20555

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Start & end year

    2020
    2021

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $240,842.4

  • Funder

    Estonian Research Council

  • Principal Investigator

    Lutsar Irja

  • Research Location

    Estonia

  • Lead Research Institution

    University of Tartu

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Pathogen: natural history, transmission and diagnostics

  • Research Subcategory

    Pathogen genomics, mutations and adaptations

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

Genomic sequences of viruses provide valuable epidemiological information about infections spread and control. Since the end of 2019 emerging SARS-CoV-2 outbreaks challenge healthcare system as well as whole economics in the world as well as in Estonia. KoroGeno-Est aims to sequence the majority of Estonian SARS-CoV-2 genomes. Sequence information will be used for describing Estonian coronavirus diversity, evolution and spreading networks. Data will be shared with Estonian health authorities to complement the construction and analysis of close-contact network. The proportion and origin of new viral strains introduced to Estonia will be also identified.