The Cicada COVID variant has been making headlines lately, though it isn’t the virus’s official scientific name. This newer strain has shown a knack for being more transmissible, which explains why so ...

The COVID-19 variant, considered 'highly mutated,' was first diagnosed in a U.S. patient this January. Here's what to know as it spreads.

A COVID-19 variant that has remained "underground" for years is catching the attention of health officials in the United States and abroad. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in ...

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 ...

COVID might be on the horizon once again. A new COVID-19 variant has been detected and it’s spreading across the U.S., according to health officials. Per a study published last week by the Centers for ...

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 ...

A "highly mutated" COVID-19 variant that has been detected in at least 25 states is gaining ground, according to health authorities. Nicknamed "Cicada," BA.3.2 is on the list of variants being tracked ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new COVID-19 variant spread under the radar for years. Now, health officials in the U.S. and other countries are warning about BA.3.28 Flu cases are decreasing, but they're still relatively high in ...