New COVID-19 variant spreads across U.S. | FOX 10 Phoenix [mgBqtq4NcO4]
A new COVID-19 variant is spreading in the U.S. and could evade immunity from vaccines and previous COVID infections. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the new COVID-19 BA.3.2. variant has mutations in the virus that could evade immunity from a previous infection or vaccination. The COVID-19 BA.3.2. variant was first detected in South Africa in 2024, with a notable increase in cases starting in September 2025. It was first detected in the U.S. in June 2025. MORE: Subscribe to FOX 10 Phoenix! #coronavirus #covid19 #covid #health #news #fox10phoenix FOX 10 Phoenix delivers breaking news, live events, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Phoenix, Arizona and across the nation. Watch more FOX 10 Phoenix on YouTube: Arizona headlines: National headlines: Top videos of the week: