In the last days The emergence of a new variant of COVID-19 has been announcedknown as “Cigar” or “Cicada”. According to reports from the World Health Organization, so far it does not present additional risks. compared to the variants already circulating.

This is the new ‘Cigara’ COVID-19 variant: here’s what is known so far

However, The scientific community remains vigilant, as they warn that it could weaken the protection provided by vaccines or immunity acquired after a previous infection.

So far, this variant It has already been detected in countries such as South Africa, Mozambique and Japan, while in Europe cases have also been reported in the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark and the United Kingdom..

What are the symptoms of this new variant?

The symptoms are very similar to those of other variants of COVID-19. Until now There are no signs of new manifestations, but among the most common are:

• Fever and chills
• Hacking cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Muscle pain and headache
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea

For now, Specialists recommend not letting your guard down and staying informedsince although she does not seem more aggressive, her behavior is still under observation.