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 ### Genomics Data <a name="genomicsdata"></a>
+Similarly to the rapid developments and updates in the reported cases of the disease,
+the genetic sequencing of the virus is moving almost at equal pace.
 That's why the covid19.analytics package provides access to a good number of the genomics
 data currently available.