Thread by @nanopore

For those using @ArticNetwork Midnight for #SARSCoV2 sequencing: analysis of the available data (55 genomes) showed that 100% were correctly identified as Omicron. We’ve observed 1 amplicon dropout out of 29. This is outside of the S gene & does not impact correct lineage ID 1/4

Whilst the amplicon dropout does not affect identification of the Omicron variant, the Midnight kit will be revised to include an additional primer to improve amplification efficiency of Omicron Amplicon 28. We expect this to be available in 2-4 weeks 2/4

We are again thankful to @freed_nikki and the entire @ArticNetwork community for quick and open data sharing so that we can continue to provide high quality solutions for #SARSCoV2 surveillance around the globe 3/4

We are available to support and supply any users wishing to sequence #SARSCoV2, or to start using nanopore — you can find information here nanoporetech.com/covid-19