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

JAMA 2026

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Authors: Rita Rubin
DOI: 10.1001/jama.2026.5535
Cited by: 1

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
JAMA
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Volume
335
Issue
18
Pages
1559–1559
Publication date
17 April 2026
Language
EN