Why Experts Are Sounding the Alarm Over the New Cicada COVID Variant Emerging After Two Years Underground
A newly observed COVID-19 variant, informally called “Cicada” and identified as BA.3.2, has begun appearing in several countries and U.S. states. Its emergence has renewed interest among researchers, not because of immediate danger, but because of its unusual characteristics. The nickname reflects its slow, prolonged circulation. First detected in late 2024, the variant remained at…