The first person - to - person transmission of the 2019-novel coronavirus in Italy on 21 February 2020 led to an infection chain
In this context , our laboratory <*> re - modulated its priorities
The first person - to - person transmission of the 2019-novel coronavirus in Italy on 21 February 2020 led to an infection chain that represents one of the largest known COVID-19 outbreaks outside Asia .
In this context , our laboratory ( Molecular and Genomic Diagnostics Unit , Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS ) re - modulated its priorities by temporarily interrupting most of the molecular tests guaranteeing only those considered " urgent " and not postponable .