Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late ...

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

BA.3.2, a new COVID-19 variant, has been detected in wastewater samples from 25 states in the U.S. The new variant has mutations in the virus that could evade immunity from a previous infection or ...

Here's what to know about "Cicada," or variant BA.3.2: ...

The new BA.3.2 COVID-19 variant, aka "cicada," is spreading in at least 25 U.S. states, the CDC said. What to know about its ...

The new CDC report found that the new variant has spread to 25 U.S. states and 23 countries worldwide. Reading time 3 minutes Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are tracking ...

It contains numerous mutations, making it different from previous strains Experts said symptoms are similar to those earlier strains FRIDAY, March 27, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Another new COVID variant ...

While the latest variant, called Cicada, carries more mutations, it’s still part of the Omicron family that emerged in 2021.