Viruses, Mutations, and Variations. Oh My! Episode Three: Variants Explained

In the finale of this three-part series, Jill and Trish conclude their discussion on viruses with information on viral variants, how they come about, how a variant receives its name, and what the implications are for variants with increased transmissibility. Join us for the final episode of Viruses, Mutations, and Variants. Oh My!

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Hosts

Jill Morgan, RN, Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA

Patricia Ann Tennill, RN, BSN, Associate Director of Nursing, Bellevue Health & Hospitals, New York, NY

Resources

PANGO Lineages: Latest epidemiological lineages of SARS-CoV-2: https://cov-lineages.org/

NETEC Resource Repository: https://repository.netecweb.org/

About NETEC

A Partnership for Preparedness

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center’s mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.

Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems.

For more information visit NETEC on the web at www.netec.org.