New ‘Cicada’ COVID Strain Prompts Alert as Symptoms Emerge ...

In fall 2025, rumors spread that the strain of the virus in circulation that causes COVID-19 had "very different signs" compared to other strains of the virus. Referring to it as "COVID-25," people ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you have a COVID-19 infection, you’re told to isolate and stay away from others until you’re better. But while many folks do ...

New Cicada covid variant BA.3.2 detected in US raises concern over mutations spread symptoms and immune escape risks ...

Flu and Covid, including a new variant called BA.3.2, nicknamed “cicada,” are still circulating across the U.S. in 2026. How ...

Ripping off the Band-Aid once more, folks: COVID-19 is here to stay, and it's spiking just in time to potentially mess with your Valentine's Day plans. Though the pandemic days may be behind most ...

Experts say the Cicada Covid variant may come with one symptom that stands out as cases rise and health officials monitor its ...

The new strain has more than 70 genetic mutations.

A newer COVID variant called XFG is currently fueling cases of the virus across the country. Nicknamed “Stratus,” this variant first took hold over the summer and now makes up nearly 70% of COVID-19 ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Distinguishing between the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19 can be difficult because they share similar symptoms. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that ...

The symptoms of this variant are similar to previous strains, closely resembling a mix between the flu and a common cold.