COVID-19 Variant 'Cicada' (BA.3.2) Detected in Half of US States and 23 Countries
• The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed 'Cicada,' has spread to half the US states and at least 23 countries worldwide. • Health monitors track its emergence amid ongoing circulation of respiratory pathogens. • While specific severity data is pending, it adds to concerns over variant evolution and vaccine effectiveness.
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