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

Strain found in 29 states and Puerto Rico carries spike mutations, but no data shows increased severity ...

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

(NEXSTAR) – A COVID-19 variant with a catchy nickname is causing concern, despite making up a small fraction of current cases. The BA.3.2 variant was first detected in South Africa in late 2024 before ...

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The Alberta government reported Friday that 54 new cases of the Omicron variant have been detected. The province has identified 173 cases in total. Of ...

A new Covid variant, BA.3.2, is spreading across the US, raising concerns among health experts. This video breaks down what we know about this emerging strain, its potential impact, and how it differs ...

COVID-19 cases were relatively low across the country for most of the summer, but they’re now creeping up again. Data shows that this is thanks to the new COVID-19 variant XFG, nicknamed Stratus, ...