Moodley K, Cengiz N, Domingo A, et al. Ethics and governance challenges related to genomic data sharing in southern Africa: the case of SARS-CoV-2. Lancet Glob Health 2022; 10: e1855–59—In this Viewpoint, it was stated that the first genomic data of the novel coronavirus was shared on the Virological website, which is incorrect. This correction has been made as of Nov 17, 2022.