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 COVID-19 variant is buzzing back to life after years of flying under the radar. Nicknamed “Cicada” for its long hibernation ...
A new COVID-19 variant with multiple spike protein mutations has emerged, showing signs of immune escape. While this raises ...
New COVID variant BA.3.2 is under close watch by health authorities. Classified as a Variant Under Monitoring by WHO, it ...
A COVID mutation that previously went under the radar, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 states, said the CDC. Nicknamed ...