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.

Norwegian Cruise Line to pay $2M over COVID sales practices

Norwegian Cruise Line will pay $2 million to 12 states after an investigation into allegedly deceptive sales tactics during ...

COVID variant 'Cicada' sees jump in US cases. What are the symptoms?

While COVID-19 cases are down overall nationwide, the Cicada variant is quickly gaining ground, new data shows.
Smithsonian Magazine

The ‘Cicada’ Variant of Covid-19 Is Spreading in the United States. Here’s What You Need to Know

Infection levels are still low in the country, but the highly mutated variant might be able to evade your body’s immune ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

What we know about the new 'cicada' COVID-19 variant

Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late ...

Cruise line paying $2 million after allegedly misleading passengers about COVID-19 safety

Representatives allegedly discouraged cancellations by inaccurately claiming the virus couldn't survive tropical temperatures ...

Swiss Hockey Coach Admits to Using Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card to Get Into 2022 Winter Olympics

Patrick Fischer issued a statement on Monday, shortly after a Swiss broadcasting agency presented him with proof of his wrongdoing A Swiss ice hockey coach is coming clean about falsifying his ...