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Yes, very interesting question. That we are seeing it in Australia is perhaps tell-tale.

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2021-02-05 00:09 Edward C. Holmes open

Thanks! So, a recent cluster of B.1.1.4 that have independently acquired EriK? Perhaps from the US?
2021-02-05 00:13 Edward C. Holmes open

Sorry, now seen your email! Thanks!!
2021-02-05 00:17 Andrew Rambaut open

Spike mutations: D614G, E484K, G769V, W152L
2021-02-05 00:18 Andrew Rambaut open

We are currently looking at whether 484K is starting to appear more frequently (in multiple backgrounds) than it did before or whether we just have more cases and more sequencing.
2021-02-05 00:20 Edward C. Holmes

Yes, very interesting question. That we are seeing it in Australia is perhaps tell-tale.
2021-02-05 00:20 Andrew Rambaut open

For your case I would say it is irrelevant with respect to action that it is a recent cluster - just that it has 484K. I.e., itis not a 'cluster of concern' but it has a mutation of concern.
2021-02-05 00:21 Andrew Rambaut open

If you look at the number of States that cluster spans - it does suggest widespread transmission in the US.
2021-02-05 00:21 Andrew Rambaut open

But everything has been spreading like crazy in the US
2021-02-05 00:23 Edward C. Holmes open

I think the local health people just like to be doing stuff. Hopefully this person gets put in a room at the end of thecorridor.