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

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Here's what to know about the reemergence of the COVID variant, Cicada. BA.3.2, nicknamed Cicada, first started infecting people in South Africa in late 2024, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease ...

The pandemic days of hoarding toilet paper and celebrating birthdays over Zoom seem like a lifetime ago. While in many ways, life has long felt “back to normal,” it’s important to acknowledge the ...

COVID rarely rates a mention in the news these days, yet it hasn't gone away. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, is still with us. It continues to infect thousands of Australians each month, ...

The latest variant on the rise is LP.8.1. It’s increasing in Australia, making up close to one in five COVID-19 cases in NSW.

The Stratus variant is fueling COVID-19 cases around the country. Symptoms of the virus look slightly different right now. Here, doctors share what to look out for and how to protect yourself from the ...

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As the Christmas season looms, with its crowded end-of-year parties, family gatherings and busy travel schedules, many New Zealanders might be asking a now familiar question: should I get another ...