Rospotrebnadzor has not identified cases of the COVID-19 variant "Cicada" in the Russian Federation

A variant of COVID-19 BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada", has not been found in Russia, according to the national VGARus database. This was reported to Rospotrebnadzor on March 29.

It is specified that the scientific organizations of Rospotrebnadzor continue the molecular and genetic monitoring of the causative agents of COVID-19 with an in-depth study of samples from all subjects of the Russian Federation.

According to Rospotrebnadzor, interest in "Cicada" is caused by its genetic characteristics, which differ markedly from the more common versions of COVID-19. This stamp is characterized by successful evasion of the immune system. However, at the moment, there is no evidence of a more severe course of the disease when infected with VA.3.2 there is no.

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