The delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the US Centers for ...

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 ...

ATLANTA — At least 25 states have confirmed cases of a new COVID variant, with experts saying the mutation poses risks to people who were previously infected or vaccinated. The BA.3.2 variant was ...

For many people, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like a distant memory. In reality, the SARS‑CoV‑2 coronavirus is still spreading widely across the globe and continues to evolve into new variants.

A new, highly mutated Covid variant is quietly spreading across the US, prompting the CDC to take notice. The variant, known as BA.3.2, first appeared in South Africa in November 2024 and scientists ...

An "underground" COVID-19 BA.3.2 variant nicknamed "Cicada" has caused an uptick in cases around the globe. It's been reported in 25 states in the U.S., including Florida. Like the insect it is ...