A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
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The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
Cases of the new COVID variant BA.2.86 have been spotted in Michigan, Denmark and Israel.
The name XBB.1.5 may be new, but this coronavirus variant spreads in a familiar way.
The Chicago Department of Public Health is hosting two COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics Saturday.
The shots contain components from both the original strain of the virus as well as from the currently circulating omicron variant.
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Doctors suggest ideas including hosting events outside and wearing well-fitting masks over the holiday weekend.
Despite the spread of the new subvariant, U.S. daily cases and hospitalizations continue to drop while deaths plateau.
