Cicada is in the Omicron lineage and was first identified in 2024.

A newly identified COVID-19 variant is drawing attention from health officials after being detected in the U.S., though early evidence suggests it is not yet driving a surge in cases or severe illness ...

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

While COVID-19 cases are down overall nationwide, the Cicada variant is quickly gaining ground, new data shows.

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating, along with several other respiratory illnesses and a nasty stomach bug.

BA.3.2, a heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant which may be better able to escape immunity from vaccines or prior infection, is now spreading in the United States. Although COVID cases are currently ...

Just when it felt like COVID had quietly slipped into the background of everyday life, a new variant is back in the headlines. Reports suggest this strain carries multiple spike protein mutations and ...

COVID Cicada variant BA.3.2 detected globally with 75 mutations, raising concerns over antibody evasion and possible reduced ...

The number of Saskatchewan COVID-19 patients under intensive care is at its lowest point in nearly a month. On Thursday, health officials reported 38 people in ICUs across the province, which is down ...