CDC Identifies New COVID-19 Variant BA.3.2 'Cicada'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a report identifying a new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, which has been dubbed 'Cicada', as a distinct lineage.
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Highly Mutated COVID-19 Variant 'Cicada' Spreads Globally, Monitored by CDC
The new SARS-CoV-2 variant, BA.3.2 nicknamed 'Cicada,' featuring a high number of mutations, has now been detected in at least 25 US states and is being monitored by the CDC due to a continuous rise in cases, with health authorities advising alertness while noting widespread hybrid immunity.
New COVID Variant BA.3.2 'Cicada' Spreads in US, Health Concerns Addressed
The highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 variant, BA.3.2, also known as 'Cicada,' continues to spread across the US, prompting questions about its potential impact and whether the public should be concerned, though no evidence suggests it causes more severe illness.