Less than 20 NB.1.81. cases had been reported in the U.S., as of May 27, a CDC spokesperson told USA TODAY.

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

ATLANTA — At least 25 states have confirmed cases of a new COVID variant, with experts saying the mutation poses risks to people who were previously infected or vaccinated. The BA.3.2 variant was ...