Fascinating idea.
"That dynamic does not apply to most other variants. It could help explain why BA.3.2 has been around for so long and may suggest it has long-term staying power, especially if, beyond its antibody-evasion advantage, it is particularly well adapted to infecting young children."
Ryan Hisner
BA.3.2 - a "forever" variant?
I've always wondered why BA.3.2 has persisted for such a long time.
Now we know that it mainly targets the 0-4-year age group, and we know why. Could that explain its persistence?
