SARS-CoV-2 neutralization titers, expressed as the ID50, were assessed using pseudotyped lentiviruses presenting SARS-CoV-2 spike mutations for the D614G (Wuhan-1 containing a single D614G spike mutation), B1.617.2 (Delta), B.1.351 (Beta) and B.1.1.529 (Omicron BA.1) variants, as described previously22 (link),41 (link). A random subset of samples (25 per selected vaccine arm, distributed equally between age strata and sites) was analyzed for neutralization titers to the Omicron BA.4/BA.5, BA.2.12.1, BA.2.75.2, BA.2.75, BA.4.6, BF.7 and BQ.1.1 subvariants in a separate laboratory42 (link). Electrochemiluminescence immunoassays were used for the detection of anti-N (Elecsys Anti-SARS-CoV-2 N; Roche) at baseline41 (link).
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