While the latest variant, called Cicada, carries more mutations, it’s still part of the Omicron family that emerged in 2021.

While beneficial to the environment, cicada killer wasps can be understandably scary to see in your yard. Here's what to do ...

The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain, nicknamed "cicada," comes amid broader uneasiness about vaccination rates among seniors — who are especially susceptible.

"Cicada" is trending, but not because it's the season for the noisy insects to appear. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization are both monitoring a COVID-19 ...

As spring approaches, many Americans may be expecting the return of loud, swarming cicadas, but experts say there’s little to worry about this year. No major 13‑ or 17‑year cicada broods are set to ...

Cicadas are poised to return at some point in the spring of 2025, potentially bringing billions of bugs to neighborhoods across the eastern United States. The group of cicadas set to appear has been ...

Cicada wings helped scientists create ultra-sensitive sensors that can detect tiny traces of chemicals, pollutants, and ...

Health officials and infectious disease experts are closely monitoring a new COVID-19 variant known as “Cicada” as researchers work to better understand its spread and potential impact. Joining the ...

A new variant of the virus that causes COVID is spreading in the U.S. The “Cicada” variant, officially known as BA.3.2, was first detected in South Africa in November 2024. But infection rates in the ...

Dr. Judith O’Donnell joined us to explain the emerging “Cicada” COVID-19 variant and share important facts about hantavirus, including how it spreads and ways people can stay protected.