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Understanding these changes is crucial for elucidating viral pathogenesis and identifying potential therapeutic targets. We used direct RNA sequencing to comprehensively profile the transcriptomic and epitranscriptomic landscapes of human HEK-AT cells infected with SARS-CoV-2 at 8\u2009h post-infection, compared to mock controls. We analysed viral and host transcriptomes, focusing on gene and transcript expression, isoform usage and RNA m6A modifications. Viral RNA sequencing reads showed 3\u2032 end-biassed coverage indicative of subgenomic RNA synthesis, with high expression of\n                    <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                    gene subgenomic RNA reads. Sixteen m6A modification sites were consistently identified in the viral genome, primarily within the\n                    <jats:italic>ORF1ab<\/jats:italic>\n                    and\n                    <jats:italic>S<\/jats:italic>\n                    genes. 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