HELPING TRACK THE TRANSMISSION AND SPREAD OF SARS-CoV-2

The Pango dynamic nomenclature is a system for identifying SARS-CoV-2 genetic lineages of epidemiological relevance.

It was first proposed in early April 2020 and a scientific paper describing the system was published in July 2020 (freely available here).

The Pango nomenclature is being used by researchers and public health agencies worldwide to track the transmission and spread of SARS-CoV-2, including variants of concern. You may have come across Pango lineage names such as B.1.1.7 and P.1 in the news.

This website is the home of the Pango Committees and the lineage naming rules.

The Pango Nomenclature System

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How Does The System Work?

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LATEST NEWS

Pango lineages: guidelines for suggesting novel and recombinant lineages

13.04.22 | Christopher Ruis

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Summary of designated Omicron lineages

01.04.22 | Christopher Ruis

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Updates to Omicron lineage B.1.1.529

09.12.21 | Rachel Colquhoun

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Renaming of lineage AY.12 to AY.122.1

29.11.21 | Christopher Ruis

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Newly designated recombinant lineage XB

24.11.21 | Christopher Ruis

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AY lineage constellations

23.11.21 | Christopher Ruis

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Oliver Pybus

Chair, Pango Committee

Member, Lineage Designation Committee

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Andrew Rambaut

Deputy Chair, Pango Committee

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Áine O’Toole

Chair, Lineage Designation Committee

Member, Pango Committee

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Chris Ruis

Deputy Chair, Lineage Designation Committee

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