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Table 1 Impacts of implementing SARS-CoV-2 genomics on other research, development and surveillance operations

From: Public health genomics capacity assessment: readiness for large-scale pathogen genomic surveillance in Canada’s public health laboratories

Area of Impact

Proportion of Laboratories

SARS-CoV-2 Genomics R&D activities initiated?

 Yes

70%

 No

30%

Other genomics R&D impacted or paused?

 High or severe impact

75%

 Minimal or temporary impact

25%

Genomics personnel reassigned from other areas (e.g., foodborne diseases/PulseNet Canada)

 Yes

50%

 No

50%