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Estimated divergence dates for coronavirus groups
| Nodea | Mean date (95% HPDs) |
|---|---|
| A | 1586 (1102-1878) |
| B | 1647 (1247-1882) |
| C | 1794 (1600-1920) |
| D | 1890 (1785-1969) |
| E | 1800 (1570-1927) |
| F | 1892 (1823-1938) |
| G | 1925 (1887-1941) |
| H | 1961 (1918-1995) |
| I | 1955 (1902-1991) |
| J | 1986 (1964-2002) |
| K | 1946 (1908-1969) |
| L | 1892 (1800-1947) |
| M | 1925 (1882-1946) |
| N | 1953 (1902-1981) |
| O | 1862 (1732-1942) |
Nodes indicate the most recent common ancestors of major coronavirus lineages, as shown in Fig. 2.
