What to Know About Cicada, or BA.3.2, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring | Synapse
April 19, 2026
What to Know About Cicada, or BA.3.2, the Latest SARS-CoV-2 Variant Under Monitoring
Key Points
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.
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.