We see that you have questions about genome sequencing and how our capacity to sequence genomes of the novel coronavirus is important for Ghana's response to the global pandemic.

Here are some answers to your most frequently asked questions:

@NMIMR_UG @UnivofGh #Thread https://twitter.com/WACCBIP_UG/status/1249118883186913286

1. "What is a genome?"

2. "What is genome sequencing?"

3. "Is genome sequencing important?"

4. "Is it still necessary to sequence genomes in Ghana, if it has already been done elsewhere?"

5. "What exactly have your scientists done?"

6. "How will the data be used?"

7. "What next?"