A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
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What we know about the new 'cicada' COVID-19 variant

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 dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late ...

A new COVID variant hit Connecticut. What makes ‘Cicada’ different

Here's what to know about "Cicada," or variant BA.3.2: ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The ‘Cicada’ Variant of Covid-19 Is Spreading in the United States. Here’s What You Need to Know

Infection levels are still low in the country, but the highly mutated variant might be able to evade your body’s immune ...
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Cicada COVID-19 variant detected in California; officials say risk remains low

A new COVID-19 variant known as “Cicada” has been detected in California. Health experts say the strain does not appear to ...

COVID‑19 variant BA.3.2 is spreading quickly across the US—a doctor explains what you need to know

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across ...

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2

A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, ...

CDC Report Calls BA.3.2 COVID-19 Variant Dubbed ‘Cicada’ A New Lineage

A recent CDC MMWR report described the BA.3.2 SARS-CoV-2 variant, nicknamed "cicada," as a new lineage of COVD-19 virus. The ...

What you should know about the new COVID-19 'Cicada' variant

A new COVID-19 variant that some have dubbed the "Cicada" variant is quietly spreading across the globe, carrying an unusually high number of mutations that could help it slip past existing immunity, ...