The big picture for COVID-19 in the US is looking a little brighter as new infections and hospitalizations are down. But several regions are still struggling with a high number of cases and strained ...

A new, "highly mutated" COVID strain is quickly gaining ground in the United States, according to new data. Variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," first drew the attention of health officials earlier ...

Experts warn a new pandemic in 2026 could lead to a summer surge in COVID cases as new COVID variant BA 3.2 spreads across the US and 20 other countries. The variant, also called Cicada, had remained ...

A variant of COVID-19 called BA.3.2, which has circulated under the radar since late 2024, is now spreading quickly across the United States. There’s no sign so far that BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, is ...