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

A newly identified COVID-19 variant is drawing attention from health officials after being detected in the U.S., though early evidence suggests it is not yet driving a surge in cases or severe illness ...

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

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

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Where biology meets technology, researchers are on the hunt for mutations of COVID-19. The Microbial Genome Sequencing Center, also known as MiGS, is one of several in the country ...

COVID Cicada variant BA.3.2 detected globally with 75 mutations, raising concerns over antibody evasion and possible reduced ...

Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19 may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines, although they stress that the shots ...

The sight of people in hazmat suits and phrases like ‘self-isolation’ dominating the airwaves is bringing back troubling memories for Katie Rosseinsky, who looks into whether we should all start stock ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- As new variants of SARS-CoV-2 emerge, a new study is giving insight into how COVID-19 surveillance programs can be used to design more effective annual vaccine boosters. "Now ...