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Kia ora Peter
Thank you for your email.
The variants of COVID-19 (including the delta variant) are determined by
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this. I have not transferred your request to ESR as detailed information
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[4]COVID-19: Science news | Ministry of Health NZ
Kōrero Pūtaiao | Science Chat. Science Chat will provide regular,
high-level updates on different aspects of COVID-19. July 2021: Testing
saliva for detection of SARS-CoV-2 (in the context of COVID-19).
www.health.govt.nz

[5]COVID-19: About the Delta variant | Ministry of Health NZ
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has undergone genetic mutations
over time as it adapts to humans, leading to the development of new
variants of the virus. One of these new variants, the Delta variant, is
now the dominant variant globally. Find out how Delta is different from
earlier variants and how we can protect ourselves.
www.health.govt.nz

[6]Genome sequencing Q & A | ESR
What is genome sequencing? If a person tests positive for COVID-19 their
sample or an extract may be referred to ESR for genome sequencing. Genome
sequencing for COVID-19 is about developing a complete picture of a
virus’s RNA.
www.esr.cri.nz

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