What to Know About Cicada, or BA.3.2, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring

Rita Rubin

doi:10.1001/jama.2026.5535

April 17, 2026JAMA

What to Know About Cicada, or BA.3.2, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring

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The article aims to inform readers about the BA.3.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2 and its significance.
Discussion of the variant's characteristics
Overview of its designation by WHO as under monitoring
Evaluation of the variant's trajectory
BA.3.2 is the latest variant of SARS-CoV-2 identified by WHO.
It exhibits an unusual trajectory compared to previous variants.

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Medical news discusses the monitoring of the novel BA.3.2 variant of SARS-CoV-2, indicating its importance in public health.

Abstract

This JAMA Medical News article discusses the unusual trajectory of BA.3.2, the most recent version of SARS-CoV-2 to be designated a Variant Under Monitoring by the World Health Organization.

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What to Know About Cicada, or BA.3.2, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring

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What to Know About Cicada, or BA.3.2, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring

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