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COVID-19 'Cicada' Variant (BA.3.2) Spreads Globally, Prompts Health Advisories
The new COVID-19 variant, named 'Cicada' (BA.3.2), is spreading globally with cases detected in over 25 states and more than 20 countries, complicating diagnosis alongside other respiratory illnesses. Health authorities are monitoring its increased presence and advising on precautions and what to do if testing positive, as it has been confirmed in locations like Sri Lanka, Ohio, and is now being reported in German-speaking regions.
31 Mar, 02:00 — 31 Mar, 12:26
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Should You Be Worried About The New COVID Variant That Is Rapidly Spreading?
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Cicada Covid variant BA 3.2: What to do if you test positive as cases detected in 25 states
BA.3.2, or Cicada, is a new Covid variant spreading globally, complicating diagnosis alongside other respiratory illnesses.
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