INTRODUCTION We used genomic epidemiology to investigate the introduction and spread
of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the Boston area …

New York City (NYC) has emerged as one of the epicenters of the current severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. To identify the early …

The emergence of the COVID-19 epidemic in the United States (US) went largely
undetected due to inadequate testing. New Orleans experienced one of the earliest and …

Superspreading events (SSEs) have characterized previous epidemics of severe acute
respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and Middle East respiratory syndrome …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally, with> 365,000 cases in …

Accurate understanding of the global spread of emerging viruses is critical for public health
responses and for anticipating and preventing future outbreaks. Here we elucidate when …

Superspreading events shaped the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and
their rapid identification and containment are essential for disease control. Here, we provide …

The rapid spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has
gravely affected societies around the world. Outbreaks in different parts of the globe have …

Understanding the circumstances that lead to pandemics is important for their prevention.
We analyzed the genomic diversity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 …

Evidence-based public health approaches that minimize the introduction and spread of new
SARS-CoV-2 transmission clusters are urgently needed in the United States and other …