BA.3.2
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New ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant: What We Know About the BA.3.2 Strain
Public health officials are tracking a highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant dubbed ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) as it emerges across 25 U.S. states and multiple countries.
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What We Know About the ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant Now
Global health authorities are monitoring the BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant after its detection in 22 countries, noting a high mutation count and increased immune evasion potential.
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BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Variant Raises Concerns Over Global Spread
The ‘Cicada’ variant is spreading globally, with cases reported in 25 US states and 23 countries. Vaccines still protect against severe outcomes.



