Table 2.
SARS-CoV-2 variants present in the wastewater treatment plant of Athens; frequencies of analyzed SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.
| Variant of concern | % frequency† | Genetic markers analyzed |
|---|---|---|
| Β.1.1.7/UK lineage (variant VOC_202012/01) | 96.3 ± 2.2 | N501Ya, D614Ga, P681H, T716I, S982A, del69-70 HV, del144Y |
| B.1.351/South Africa lineage (variant 20H/501.V2) | ND | D80A, K417Nb, E484Kb, N501Ya, D614Ga, A701V |
| P.1/Japan-Brazil lineage (variant 20J/501Y.V3) | ND | L18F, T20N, P26S, K417Nb, E484Kb, N501Ya, D614Ga, H655Y |
ND: not detected.
†
% proportion of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in wastewater samples. Data are presented as the mean ± SE.
a
Common genetic marker for Β.1.1.7/UK, B.1.351/South Africa & P.1/Japan-Brazil variants.
b
Common genetic marker for B.1.351/South Africa & P.1/Japan-Brazil variants.