US CDC Warns Of New Immune-Evasive COVID Variant In 23 Countries

SummaryBA.3.2 is a descendant of the Omicron BA.3 lineage., and has been designated as a Variant Under Monitoring (VUM) by the World Health Organization. The strain does not boost immunity from previous infection or vaccination. However, the global health body noted that currently approved COVID-19 vaccines are expected to continue protecting against severe disease.