New COVID-19 variant “Cicada” spreads globally, health experts urge caution

Key Points: Main Story: A new COVID-19 variant known as BA.3.2 is raising concerns among health experts due to its unusually high number of mutations. The variant, sometimes called “Cicada,” has been detected in the United States and at least 22 other countries. According to health reports, BA.3.2 carries between 70 and 75 mutations—far more … Continue reading New COVID-19 variant “Cicada” spreads globally, health experts urge caution