A new COVID-19 variant that some have dubbed the "Cicada" variant is quietly spreading across the globe, carrying an unusually high number of mutations that could help it slip past existing immunity,

'Cicada' Covid-19 variant has been spreading fast in the US and has been detected in more than 23 countries. As the world grapples with fresh anxiety, an expert busts common myths and also explains whether India should be worried.

A COVID mutation that previously went under the radar, BA.3.2, has been detected in 25 states, said the CDC. Nicknamed "cicada" it's been found in 23 countries.

The strain first emerged in Africa in 2024, but appears to be spreading quickly across several US states as a doctor warned that the vaccine might not be as effective against Cicada