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. 2023 Jan;8(1):1-4.
doi: 10.1038/s41564-022-01276-9.

SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard for real-time COVID-19 information

Joicymara S Xavier  1   2   3 , Monika Moir  4 , Houriiyah Tegally  4   5 , Nikita Sitharam  4 , Wasim Abdool Karim  4 , James E San  4   5 , Joana Linhares  4 , Eduan Wilkinson  4 , David B Ascher  6   7   8 , Cheryl Baxter  9   10 , Douglas E V Pires  11   12   13 , Tulio de Oliveira  14   15   16   17
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SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard for real-time COVID-19 information

Joicymara S Xavier et al. Nat Microbiol. 2023 Jan.

Abstract

The SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard is an interactive tool that enables visualization of SARS-CoV-2 genomic information in African countries. The customizable app allows users to visualize the number of sequences deposited in each country, and the variants circulating over time. Our dashboard enables near real-time exploration of public data that can inform policymakers, healthcare professionals and the public about the ongoing pandemic.

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Conflict of interest statement

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.. Incorporation of SARS-CoV-2 data into the SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard
(A). The main features of the interface are: (B) General filters that allow users to select the data of interest, (C) Figure controls allow users to enable and disable legend elements, labels, select a part of the figure, zoom in, and out, and download the plot, (D) A tabulated description and mutation map is provided for variants that are of interest/importance at the time of access, and (E) Timeline player that displays the mapped progression of the pandemic over time, based on the filter selection.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
The case study scenario screenshot shows how to investigate Omicron spread in Namibia and neighbouring countries using the filters and charts provided by the SARS-CoV-2 Africa dashboard interface. Logo courtesy of the GISAID Initiative.
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