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New COVID Variant BA.3.2 Detected, No Increased Severity

4/3/2026

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The Cicada COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 has emerged, first detected in November 2024 in South Africa and found in 23 countries, including low levels in the United States.
Despite numerous mutations, BA.3.2 has not increased hospitalizations or caused more severe disease.
Experts say current vaccines provide some protection against BA.3.2.
The variant is not currently dominating global spread.

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Story summary

The Cicada COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 has emerged, first detected in November 2024 in South Africa and found in 23 countries, including low levels in the United States.
Despite numerous mutations, BA.3.2 has not increased hospitalizations or caused more severe disease.
Experts say current vaccines provide some protection against BA.3.2.
The variant is not currently dominating global spread.