Emergence of rare SARS-CoV-2 subvariant LF.7.3 obtained from Moroccan COVID-19 patients

Microbiology Resource Announcements 2026 Open access

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Authors: Hamza Ghammaz, Adil El Hamouchi, Nadia Touil, Hicham El Annaz, Marouane Melloul, Abdelhamid Barakat, Elmostafa El Fahime
DOI: 10.1128/mra.00911-25
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Abstract

We report the coding-complete genome sequence of a rare severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) subvariant (LF.7.3) identified in Morocco. Genomic analysis indicates that these strains belong to the LF.7.3 sublineage, a descendant of the JN.1 variant within the Omicron lineage.

Fields of Study & Subjects

SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Animal Virus Infections Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Microbiology Resource Announcements
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
e0091125–e0091125
Publication date
9 January 2026
Language
EN