Kids may be more likely to get the new 'Cicada' variant of COVID-19, scientists say
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A new COVID-19 variant, nicknamed 'Cicada', appears to be affecting primarily children, but is not causing more severe disease. The variant, known as BA.3.2, has been spotted in 23 countries and 25 US states, and current vaccines are still believed to offer some protection.
A new COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, also known as 'Cicada', has been detected in 23 countries and 25 US states. This variant appears to be affecting primarily children, but is not causing more severe disease. The US Centers for Disease Control has published a report on the virus, which is circulating at low levels in the US. Current vaccines are still believed to offer some protection against the variant. The variant was first detected in 2022, but then disappeared before reemerging. Scientists are studying the variant to better understand its behavior and predict its impact.
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