New COVID variant “Cicada” (BA.3.2) may be affecting children the most, experts say

The COVID-19 subvariant BA.3.2, nicknamed “Cicada,” spread internationally, reaching 23 countries and appearing in wastewater ...

Kids may be more likely to get the new 'Cicada' variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here's what to know about BA.3.2

A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, ...
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New COVID-19 variant, ‘Cicada,’ mostly infecting children, health officials say

A mutated version of COVID-19 appears to be mostly infecting children The new variant is part of the Omicron family. So far, ...
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What we know about the new 'cicada' COVID-19 variant

Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late ...
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New covid variant ‘Cicada’ detected in US: Symptoms, spread, and what to know

New Cicada covid variant BA.3.2 detected in US raises concern over mutations spread symptoms and immune escape risks ...

‘Cicada’ Covid variant BA.3.2: Do vaccines still protect against it? Doctor explains

A new Covid variant BA.3.2, also called the “Cicada” variant, is being detected globally. A doctor explains whether vaccines ...

New COVID variant in US: All about the 'Cicada' strain, symptoms, list of affected states, and more

Here is everything you need to know about the Cicada variant and what its arrival means for your health this season.

What to Know About Cicada, the New COVID Variant

While the latest variant, called Cicada, carries more mutations, it’s still part of the Omicron family that emerged in 2021.