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Genomic sequencing has been lauded as a crucial tool in the fight against coronavirus, particularly during Victoria's second wave. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

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Genomic sequencing has been lauded as a crucial tool in the fight against coronavirus, particularly during Victoria's second wave. But what exactly is it and how does it work?

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