Explore a comprehensive seminar on COVID-19 sequencing and its public health implications, presented by Professor Judith Breuer from University College London. Delve into the origins and evolution of the virus, examining worldwide phylogenetic trees and local transmission patterns. Learn about the COVID-19 Genomics UK project and its findings, as well as the development of reporting tools and clinical trials. Investigate conspiracy theories, subgenotypes, and the frequency of viral mutations. Discover how to identify drug resistance mutations and understand PCR positivity. Analyze patient evolution, inflammatory syndromes, and adaptive mutations. Gain insights into the first reported cases and the overall virus evolution, providing a thorough understanding of the pandemic's genomic aspects and their impact on public health strategies.