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# Executive summary
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Here, we analyzed 410</tag> publicly shared COVID-19 genomes. By comparing these viral genomes to each other, we can characterize how COVID-19 is evolving and moving around the world.
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+In this report, we show that the virus is widely circulating across the globe, with evidence of local transmission on at least 4 continents.
+At this time, we urge focus on efforts to slow the spread within communities; travel bans are unlikely to be effective.
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In this week's updates, we report:
* COVID-19 is circulating widely across Europe, with significant movement between countries
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-* We identify at least 3 independent transmission chains currently moving across Europe
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* We identify at least 4 introductions to the UK, some with onward community transmission
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* There have been a number of travel-related cases linking Iran with other parts of the world
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+* COVID-19 is circulating across Australia after a travel-related introduction
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* There have been many introductions into the U.S. to date, resulting in local transmission chains in multiple states
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* The outbreak continues to grow in Washington state; some cases are closely related to those from the Grand Princess cruise ship
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* There is local circulation of COVID-19 in California
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-* Social distancing measures should be enacted swiftly to prevent further spread
+* Social distancing measures should be enacted swiftly to ease the burden on healthcare systems and protect the vulnerable
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