New ‘Cicada’ COVID Strain Prompts Alert as Symptoms Emerge ...

The variant has been identified in the United States and several countries across Europe and Asia. It is currently under observation, with global health systems tracking its spread.

The “Cicada” variant (BA.3.2) is an Omicron subvariant first detected in late 2024. Scientists gave it the nickname because it appeared to remain “underground” or dormant for a prolonged period before ...