Kids may be more likely to get the new 'Cicada' variant of COVID-19, scientists say
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 is affecting primarily children. The variant, BA.3.2 or 'Cicada', has been spotted in 23 countries and 25 US states. It's not causing more severe disease in kids or adults. Current vaccines still offer some protection. The US is seeing low levels of the variant, but testing has been scaled back since the pandemic's height. Scientists are studying the variant to better predict its behavior.
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