Identifying importation points of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant into the USA and potential locations of early domestic spread and impact

J Travel Med. 2022 May 31;29(3):taac021. doi: 10.1093/jtm/taac021.

Abstract

Highlight: We identified the US airports and metropolitan areas, particularly New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, that were the most likely locations of importation and domestic spread of Omicron from South Africa. Vaccination coverage suggested that several cities in GA, TX and UT were particularly vulnerable to public health impacts.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • SARS-CoV-2*

Supplementary concepts

  • SARS-CoV-2 variants