5 days ago · The heavily mutated new BA.3.2 COVID-19 variant, aka "cicada," is circulating in at least 25 U.S. states, the CDC said. What to know about its spread and symptoms.

3 days ago · A new variant of COVID-19 is buzzing. Its official name is BA.3.2, but it's earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect's pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went …

10 hours ago · The new variant has been detected in 25 states so far. d3sign via Getty Images A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading across the United States, according to public health officials. This …

1 day ago · Does the vaccine protect against the cicada COVID variant? The latest COVID-19 vaccines are based on other Omicron variants, although they’re not a perfect match for the cicada variant.

Aug 28, 2025 · Monitoring variant proportions SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is constantly accumulating mutations in its genetic sequence over time. These mutations can result in …

2 days ago · Learn about the COVID-19 Cicada variant, including symptoms, how it spreads and simple steps to protect yourself.

Mar 24, 2026 · Find out which COVID variants are spreading now, what symptoms to expect, and how well current vaccines and treatments hold up.

6 days ago · A new COVID variant known as BA.3.2 has been detected across 25 U.S. states and may make immunity from vaccines or past infections less effective. BA.3.2 is a heavily mutated subvariant …

4 days ago · What you should know about the new COVID-19 ‘Cicada’ variant The strain, called BA.3.2, was first identified in South Africa in November 2024 and has now been detected in at least 23 …

Dec 2, 2024 · Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and with the evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, multiple COVID-19 Variants of Concern (VOCs) and Variants of Interest (VOIs) have been …