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

A formerly rare strain of COVID is showing up in Ohio and 24 other states. Experts say so far it hasn't caused illness any more severe than other strains, but might be somewhat more resistant to ...

A new, highly mutated COVID-19 strain nicknamed "Cicada" has been detected by the CDC. Though its spread is currently limited, expert warn the strain could drive a summer surge. Symptoms of Cicada are ...

COVID-19 variant BA.3.2 or "cicada" is not widely circulating in the U.S. yet, but based on trends in Europe, it may become more prominent. Most evidence comes from laboratory data, but there are no ...

A COVID-19 variant is buzzing back to life after years of flying under the radar. Nicknamed “Cicada” for its long hibernation period and noisy return, the strain is now fueling a steady rise in cases ...

The new COVID variant has shown fast local growth in some areas, especially in parts of Europe and the US, yet broader COVID activity has remained low overall in recent WHO and CDC reporting. Readers, ...

"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 ...