The world is once again in a state of panic over COVID-19! Now, all countries are warned about the new coronavirus variant, the "Cicada."

If you are having a persistent problem of cold or fever, then be careful because the corona virus is once again spreading its legs. Covid-19 is once again wreaking havoc across the world. The new sub-variant of the Omicron family of COVID-19. 3.2, which has been named Cicada, has so far spread to 23 countries. Health experts say that this variant is slowly and silently increasing its presence, so there is a need to be cautious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The 3.2 variant was first identified in South Africa in November 2024. It subsequently spread to several countries. In the US, it has also been found during monitoring in 25 states, where it was confirmed through wastewater surveillance and airport sampling.
The name 'cicada' has been given to this variant because it is exactly like that insect, which remains hidden for a long time and suddenly appears in large numbers. The most striking feature of BA. 3.2 is its genetic diversity.
Around 70-75 mutations have been found in its spike protein, which makes it different from other variants. Compare to earlier variants such as JN. 1 or LP. There were only 30-40 mutations in 8.1. Fortunately, now no case of this new variant of Corona has been reported in India. However, there are other variants of Omicron. But there is no need to panic as they can be easily controlled.
Experts believe that due to such a large number of mutations, this variant can dodge the body's existing immunity to some extent. According to Professor Brandon Dionne of Northeastern University, "The high number of mutations indicates that the effectiveness of the current vaccine may be reduced. "However, further investigation in the matter is underway.
Symptoms of BA. 3.2 are largely similar to those of other Omicron variants: - Sore throat - cough and cold - fever and headache - fatigue - nasal congestion. Because of these symptoms, it can be a little difficult to identify, as it looks similar to the common flu. So far, experts say there have been no clear signs of severe disease or increased mortality from the 'cicada' variant. However, its rapid spread is a matter of concern.