New Delhi 07/04: A highly mutated variant of the Covid-19 virus is now affecting children. However, scientists say that it does not cause more serious diseases in children or adults. Experts say that the Covid virus, which was mainly aggressive for adults, has now broken its pattern. This is very important. More studies are needed for scientists to better understand the behavior of this ever-evolving virus.
Although Covid-19 is currently spreading at a very low level, the US has started fighting its Omicron variant. This variant is known as ‘BA. 3.2’. It has been named ‘Cicada’. The virus has been given this name in view of the insect’s ability to re-emerge after being underground for many years.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus has been detected in 23 countries. It has also been found in wastewater from 25 US states. It appears to be spreading at a low rate in the US. The severity of the outbreak is not known because testing rates have been slow, as they were during the Covid pandemic. It could be spreading at a higher rate. The currently available vaccines offer some protection. According to scientists, it is not clear whether a strong vaccine will be developed against the new virus strain as it poses as many problems.
