It’s been over six years since COVID-19 was first declared a national emergency, now health officials are beginning to monitor a new, heavily-mutated variant, known as “Cicada.” The variant, which has spread to two dozen states, including California, has more than 70 mutations in its spike proteins compared to recent strains, which has some experts wondering if the strain is resistant to vaccines or antibodies. With more on the variant, where it’s spreading, symptoms, and more, Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin are joined by Dr. Anne Rimoin, Director of The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Center for Global Health Security. March 27, 2026.
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