New COVID subvariant 'Cicada' is on the rise. Here's what you need to know

The emergence of the BA.3.2 strain comes amid broader uneasiness about COVID vaccination rates among seniors, who are ...

Highly mutated COVID strain spiking in California — here’s where clusters have formed

A new strain of COVID is rising in California with clusters detected in San Francisco and Kern County. The “Cicada” strain is ...

A COVID variant called "Cicada" is spreading. Here's what to know.

The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.

Is your ‘razor blade’ sore throat Cicada COVID or strep? We asked a UNC doctor

Some of the newer COVID-19 variants (like Cicada COVID or BA.3.2) cause razor-like throat pain, but so do other illnesses.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Pilot study finds promising results for treatment of long COVID with brain fog

Results from a small randomized controlled clinical trial show promising findings about a new type of therapy for patients ...
STAT

Experts say top FDA official’s claim that Covid vaccines caused kids’ deaths requires more evidence

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...