“Cicada” COVID Variant Is Spreading Across 25 States. Here’s What You Actually Need to Know.
Updated April 1, 2026 A new COVID-19 strain called BA.3.2 — nicknamed “Cicada” — has quietly spread to 25 U.S. states and 23 countries. Health officials aren’t hitting the panic button, but they do want you paying attention. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of everything you need to know. So why is it called “Cicada”? Just … Read more