[Feature] Outbreak.info COVID-19 Variants API Accessor

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Summary

Implement accessor for Outbreak.info API - SARS-CoV-2 variants and genomic surveillance data.

Data Source

• Name: Outbreak.info
• URL: https://outbreak.info/
• Type: Genomic Surveillance / COVID-19 Variants
• Coverage: Global

Access

• Open Access: ✅ YES
• API Key Required: ❌ NO (for basic access)
• Rate Limits: Reasonable limits for open access
• Documentation: https://api.outbreak.info/

Data Available

• SARS-CoV-2 lineage prevalence
• Variant tracking
• Mutation data
• Location-based reports
• Wastewater surveillance data
• Research literature metadata

Value for Epidemiology

• Variant surveillance: Track COVID-19 variants circulation
• Genomic epidemiology: Lineage distribution over time
• Pandemic response: Early warning for new variants
• Research integration: Access to related publications

Implementation Notes

• Built using BioThings SDK
• JSON API format
• Developed by Su/Wu Labs at Scripps Research
• Integrates GISAID data (aggregated)

Priority

Medium - Important for COVID-19 surveillance and variant tracking

References

• API Portal: https://api.outbreak.info/
• GitHub: https://github.com/outbreak-info
• Main Site: https://outbreak.info/

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