Long COVID remains a frustrating medical mystery, affecting up to 1 in 10 people long after the initial infection fades. Now, scientists have uncovered a crucial clue hidden deep within the immune ...

It’s normal for COVID-19 strains to mutate over time—that’s just what viruses do. But there’s a new strain of COVID-19 floating around out there that’s suddenly getting a lot of attention thanks to ...

Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) continues to reshape the globe. Stay current with the latest updates essential for healthcare ...

A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults. Rather, ...

The BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed Cicada, is still at low levels in the U.S. but could be especially contagious. Public health authorities are monitoring a new coronavirus variant BA.3.2, dubbed Cicada.

(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 ...

"Cicada" is trending, but not because it's the season for the noisy insects to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are both monitoring a COVID-19 ...

A Covid-19 variant has returned with a vengeance. The BA.3.2 version, nicknamed Cicada, has now been found in over 20 states. The virus is highly mutated, making it difficult for vaccines to recognize ...

Here's what to know about the reemergence of the COVID variant, Cicada. BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, first started infecting people in South Africa in late 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

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Ohio is one of the states where the "Cicada" COVID-19 variant has been detected in 2026 If you test positive, Ohio health officials advise staying home until you are fever-free for 24 hours and ...