Be on the lookout because COVID might be making another rise. A new COVID-19 variant has been detected and it’s spreading across the U.S., according to health officials. Per a study published last ...

It’s normal for COVID-19 strains to mutate over time—that’s just what viruses do. But there’s a new strain of COVID-19 floating around out there that’s suddenly getting a lot of attention thanks to ...

"Cicada" is trending, but not because it's the season for the noisy insects to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are both monitoring a COVID-19 ...

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 ...

A highly mutated COVID-19 variant — nicknamed Cicada — is spreading across the United States, including in the DMV area, where the BA.3.2 strain is gaining ground. Virginia and Maryland are among the ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late ...

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

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 ...

Here's what to know about the reemergence of the COVID variant, Cicada. BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, first started infecting people in South Africa in late 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

Health experts are tracking a new COVID-19 variant that has spread to at least 25 states and is drawing attention for its rapid mutations. The variant, known as BA.3.2 and nicknamed “cicada,” is being ...