Cicada (BA.3.2) variant first appeared in South Africa in late 2024 and resurged in 2026 It has 70-75 spike protein mutations, more than earlier Omicron variants like BA.1 and JN.1 Cicada evades ...

A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults. Rather, ...

(NEXSTAR) – A COVID-19 variant with a catchy nickname is causing concern, despite making up a small fraction of current cases. The BA.3.2 variant was first detected in South Africa in late 2024 before ...

(NewsNation) — A new, highly-mutated COVID-19 variant is raising concern among public health professionals, with fears it could more easily evade vaccine protections. It earned the nickname because BA ...

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A new COVID-19 variant that some have dubbed the "Cicada" variant is quietly spreading across the globe, carrying an unusually high number of mutations that could help it slip past existing immunity, ...

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States. There’s no sign so far that BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is ...

Health officials are closely watching a new COVID-19 variant after a rise in cases.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the variant known as "Cicada" has been detected in at ...

A COVID-19 variant that has remained "underground" for years is catching the attention of health officials in the United States and abroad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in ...

Health officials are monitoring a newer SARS-CoV-2 variant that has been identified in at least 25 states, including Michigan. The variant from the Omicron lineage -- BA.3.2 -- isn’t expected to pose ...

A newly identified COVID-19 variant is drawing attention from health officials after being detected in the U.S., though early evidence suggests it is not yet driving a surge in cases or severe illness ...

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant memory. In reality, the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus is still spreading widely across the globe and continues to evolve into new variants.