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Tests found rare COVID-19 mutation in New Jersey
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There's a need for more COVID-19 genomic sequencing testing by the state, say scientists.
Genome sequencing tests have identified one rare COVID-19 virus mutation at a NJ medical facility and data suggest others could soon be found in samples taken from around Union County. Both situations highlight the need for more widespread COVID-19 genomic sequencing tests by the state across NJ, according to some scientists.
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Tests found rare COVID-19 mutation in New Jersey
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Genome sequencing tests have identified one rare COVID-19 virus mutation at a NJ medical facility and data suggest others could soon be found in samples taken from around Union County. Both situations highlight the need for more widespread COVID-19 genomic sequencing tests by the state across NJ, according to some scientists.
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