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Variant Monitoring

Heavily Mutated ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant Spreads Globally, Reaches at Least 25 U.S. States

Health agencies say its heavy spike‑mutation load raises immune‑evasion concerns.

‘Cicada’ COVID Variant BA.3.2 Detected in 25 U.S. States as Tracking Intensifies