Anonymous6 days ago
A highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 subvariant called BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and 29 U.S. states, carrying roughly 75 spike protein mutations—nearly double the count of currently dominant strains. While the variant has reached 30% prevalence in parts of Northern Europe and 11% in U.S. wastewater samples, early clinical data shows no evidence of increased severity, and experts say current vaccines should still protect against serious illness even as laboratory neutralization studies reveal reduced antibody effectiveness.