Phylodynamic modelling additionally indicates that genetic diversity of this lineage has changed
in a manner consistent with exponential growth.
Second, we find that changes in VOC frequency inferred from genetic data correspond closely to changes inferred by S-gene target
failures (SGTF) in community-based diagnostic PCR testing.
Third, we examine growth trends in SGTF and non-SGTF case numbers at local area level across England, and show that the VOC
has higher transmissibility than non-VOC lineages, even if the VOC has a different latent period
or generation time.