Apr 13, 2026 · BA.3.2, a heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant that may be better able to evade immunity from vaccines or prior infection, is now spreading in the United States. Although COVID …

1 day ago · Cuts to one of America's major disease surveillance programs could threaten public health, experts say, as COVID 'cicada variant spreads.

Mar 24, 2026 · National wastewater surveillance shows moderate viral activity overall, with the Midwest reporting the highest levels. Here’s what you need to know about the strains circulating right now, the …

Apr 10, 2026 · A pediatric infectious disease expert shares information on the Cicada variant, the latest COVID strain spreading in the U.S., and whether children are more at risk of infection.

Mar 23, 2026 · The highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant, which has been reported by at least 23 countries as of February 11, has been detected in nasal swabs collected from four US travelers, …

Apr 4, 2026 · What is the Cicada COVID variant? The Cicada COVID variant is a descendant from Omicron, a highly infectious strain that first emerged and took over COVID cases in 2021.

Mar 27, 2026 · What you should know about the new COVID-19 ‘Cicada’ variant The strain, called BA.3.2, was first identified in South Africa in November 2024 and has now been detected in at least …

Aug 28, 2025 · New variants of SARS-CoV-2 are expected to continue to emerge. Some variants will emerge and disappear, while others will emerge and continue to spread and may replace previous …

When these changes become significantly different to a previously detected virus, these new virus types are known as “variants.” To identify variants, scientists map the genetic material of viruses (known as …

Mar 31, 2026 · “New SARS-CoV-2 variants with substantial capacity to evade immunity from previous infections or vaccines could be associated with seasonal increases in COVID-19 activity,” the CDC …