A new variant of COVID-19, dubbed cicada, is less susceptible to vaccination and appears to discriminate based on age, scientists say. The variant appears less threatening to older individuals, ...

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 ...

The "Cicada" variant, scientifically designated as BA.3.2, has emerged as a significant "Variant Under Monitoring" (VUM) as of early 2026. A descendant of the older Omicron BA.3 lineage, this strain ...

(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 ...

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 ...

A Covid-19 variant has returned with a vengeance. The BA.3.2 version, nicknamed Cicada, has now been found in over 20 states. The virus is highly mutated, making it difficult for vaccines to recognize ...

A "highly mutated" COVID-19 variant that has been detected in at least 25 states, including Vermont, is gaining ground, according to health authorities. Nicknamed "Cicada," BA.3.2 is on the list of ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A new COVID variant is spreading across the U.S. The ‘Cicada’ strain has now been detected in 25 states, including Texas. The new variant, officially known as “BA.3.2,” is part ...

WASHINGTON — A new COVID variant, nicknamed "cicada," is spreading through at least half the nation, prompting warnings from health officials. The BA. 3.2 variant has been detected in 25 states, ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A different variant of COVID-19 is spreading throughout the country. The variant is called BA.3.2 but has been nicknamed Cicada. “It’s been around for a while and it’s been ...

A new Covid-19 variant first identified in South Africa in November 2024, has now globally spread to at least 23 countries and has been detected in 25 US states through wastewater surveillance. It is ...

An emerging COVID-19 variant nicknamed "Cicada" is drawing attention from health officials across the country, as it's been detected in about 25 states, including Texas, through wastewater ...