Apr 13, 2026 · BA.3.2, a heavily mutated new COVID-19 variant that may be better able to evade immunity from vaccines or prior infection, is now spreading in the United States. Although COVID …

A new "highly mutated" COVID-19 variant, BA.3.2, also known as “Cicada”, is spreading in the US and 23 countries, and it's believed it may partly evade vaccines

Mar 30, 2026 · Learn about the COVID-19 Cicada variant, including symptoms, how it spreads and simple steps to protect yourself.

Aug 28, 2025 · New variants of SARS-CoV-2 are expected to continue to emerge. Some variants will emerge and disappear, while others will emerge and continue to spread and may replace previous …

To identify variants, scientists map the genetic material of viruses (known as sequencing) and then look for differences between them to see if they have changed. Since 2020, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that …

1 day ago · ECDC utilises three categories of variant classification to communicate increasing levels of concern about a new or emerging SARS-CoV-2 variant: variant under monitoring (VUM), variant of …

Discover how COVID-19 2026 looks now, including new COVID-19 symptoms, what to know about each new COVID-19 variant, and when to test or seek care.