India, March 31 -- A Covid-19 subvariant known as BA.3.2, also named "Cicada", is rapidly spreading across the United States. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that it has been observed in 25 states and is currently on the rise nationwide.

The BA.3.2 variant was first identified in South Africa in late 2024 and began spreading more widely in 2025, with cases now reported in over 20 countries, according to the New York Post.

The omicron variety, which first appeared in late 2021, is the ancestor of BA.3.2. Reports suggest the variant carries about 70-75 mutations in its spike protein, causing a worrying strain on citizens.

However, a doctor told The Independent that there is no immediate cause for panic. As...