A heavily mutated COVID-19 variant called "Cicada" has caught the attention of public health experts, who warn that the differences in its spike protein may allow it to slip past existing immunity, including protection from current vaccines.

A new variant of COVID, named BA.3.2 or the “Cicada” variant, is spreading rapidly worldwide. According to experts, this variant contains a highly mutated genetic composition

Infections of the BA.3.2 variant of the COVID-causing coronavirus are still at very low levels, but experts are concerned it may be resistant to immunity from vaccines or prior infection

The nickname “Cicada” reflects how the variant seemed to reemerge after a long lull.

Six years ago this month, Florida schools and beaches closed, cruise ships reported their first COVID outbreaks, and shoppers scrambled to get whatever toilet paper remained on the shelves. Almost

A new COVID variant is showing up in more than two dozen states. Early data suggest it may partially evade immunity due to its mutations.