Worrying COVID ‘Cicada’ Variant Spreads as US Maps Go Dark

Cuts to one of America's major disease surveillance programs could threaten public health, experts say, as COVID 'cicada ...

Will there be cicadas at the 2026 Memorial Tournament in Columbus?

Will patrons at the 2026 Memorial Tournament be serenaded by buzzing cicadas this year? Cicadas, which emerge from below ...
Becker's Hospital Review

‘Cicada’ variant holds steady at 4% of COVID cases: CDC

The “cicada” SARS-CoV-2 variant, which earned its nickname after staying relatively dormant following its discovery in 2024, has accounted for a small proportion of COVID-19 cases since the CDC began ...
Las Vegas Sun

New COVID subvariant 'cicada' is on the rise. Here's what you need to know

A highly mutated COVID-19 strain is circulating in California — raising concerns that disease activity could rise heading into the summer. The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed "cicada," comes ...
Charlotte Observer

A new ‘Cicada’ COVID variant is spreading across the US. What to know in NC

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A COVID-19 variant called Cicada, formally known as BA.3.2, has been found in 25 states as of March 19, including South Carolina, but ...
Becker's Hospital Review

‘Cicada’ variant and children: What pediatric hospitals are seeing

While early research suggests the “Cicada” SARS-CoV-2 variant may infect children more easily than adults, children’s hospitals do not appear to be experiencing significant surges in cases or ...
Miami Herald

‘Cicada’ COVID is spreading and may be more contagious. What about Florida?

A new COVID-19 variant is on the rise across the country, including Florida. It’s named for the cicada, an insect that goes underground for long periods. Like the insect, the Cicada COVID-19 variant ...
Los Angeles Times

New COVID subvariant ‘Cicada’ on the rise in California, just in time for summer

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A highly mutated COVID-19 strain is circulating in California — raising concerns that disease activity could rise ...
NBC Bay Area

New ‘Cicada' COVID variant raises concerns as summer approaches

Just in time for summer, health leaders are keeping a close eye on a new, highly mutated COVID strain already circulating in California that has the potential to spread rapidly. The variant is called ...
Charlotte Observer

‘Cicada’ COVID is spreading & may be more contagious. Latest info for NC

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. A new COVID-19 variant is on the rise across the country, named for the cicada, an insect that goes underground for long periods.
AOL

What To Do If You Find A Cicada's Shed Shell On A Tree In Your Yard

Walking out into your yard to enjoy a warm afternoon, only to find a hollow alien-looking bug casing clinging to your favorite tree, would probably send a chill down anyone's spine. During a mass ...