COVID-19: Integration of Genomic and Epidemiological Surveillance for Pandemic Monitoring and Control
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Public Health Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 105
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiology; molecular biology; metagenomics; genomics; transcriptomics and molecular epidemiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for integration between various aspects related to surveillance and response in public health. Since the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, genomic surveillance has played a crucial role in identifying viral lineages and variants, providing essential data for monitoring the evolution of the virus and guiding control measures. Simultaneously, epidemiological surveillance has enabled the monitoring of community transmission, the characterization of outbreaks, and the development of evidence-based strategies. This Special Issue welcomes the submission of articles that explore factors related to infection, transmission, and viral evolution. We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies that present real-time data analysis and local or regional experiences in genomic and epidemiological surveillance. This Special Issue aims to contribute to the strengthening of systems for the surveillance and management of current and future health emergencies.
Dr. Paula Luize Camargos Fonseca
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- SARS-CoV-2
- genomic surveillance
- epidemiological surveillance
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