BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant symptoms: How is it different from previous COVID strains, should you be worried?

New Covid variant 2026 Cicada symptoms: The highly mutated new BA.3.2 Cicada COVID Variant has now spread to at least 23 countries, sparking concerns. The symptoms of Cicada COVID variant include cough, sore throat, congestion, shortness of breath among others. As of now, studies show that BA.3.2 does not cause more severe illness than earlier variants.