Mastodawn

Possibility of a summer surge, due to the new/ old "cicada" variant.
Not any more infectious than other variants, your Covid booster (you get booster shots, right?) will cover this one too.
#CovidIsNotOver #cicada #variant #airborne #infectious #disease #MaskUp #mask #respirator #FaceShield cuz #LongCOVID #exceeds #asthma as #number #one #chronic #illness in #USA
https://people.com/new-covid-19-variant-cicada-raises-concerns-amid-rising-cases-11936359

micchiato 🎋2d ago

“more concerning is the variant's slew of genetic changes in its spike protein …. ‘It has a lot of mutations that may cause it to look different to your immune system’”
#covid #LongCovid #COVID19 #cicada
https://www.today.com/health/coronavirus/new-covid-variant-ba32-cicada-symptoms-2026-rcna265088

New COVID Variant 'Cicada' Is Spreading in 25 States. These Are Its Symptoms

BA.3.2, aka "cicada," is a highly mutated new COVID variant detected in the U.S.. Here's where it's spreading and what to know about symptoms and vaccines.

TODAY

Mathrubhumi English 2d ago

Discover the latest on the BA.3.2 'Cicada' Covid variant. Learn about its mutations, symptoms, and risk levels. Stay informed and protect your health today. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/lifestyle/health/ba3-2-cicada-covid-variant-explained-dxn4zabx?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Cicada #Covid #Omicron #symptoms #risk

Mike Honey 6d ago

Here's the latest variant picture for Northern Ireland, to late February.

BA.3.2.* "Cicada" has been dominant at 67%.

XFG.* "Stratus" continued falling to finish at 39%

No samples have been shared from the other home countries since February 9.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #UK #BA_3_2 #Cicada

Mike Honey Mar 7

Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom, to mid-February.

BA.3.2.* "Cicada" continued to dominate at 72%.

XFG.* "Stratus" continued falling to finish at 25%

Recent samples are only from Northern Ireland.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #UK #BA_3_2 #Cicada
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Jer 🚲Mar 4

A search for "whisker" in photos app brings up a lot of questionable matches, but I think this qualifies.

#WhiskerWednesday #closeup #Cicada

FilmBook Mar 4

BFI Player March 2026 Schedule: New Movies & TV Shows

Link: https://film-book.com/bfi-player-march-2026-schedule-new-movies-tv-shows/?fsp_sid=157403

#Baby #BFIPlayer #Cameraperson #Cicada #Cosmopolis #Damage #Deaf #DreamsofaLife #LolaandtheSea #MapstotheStars #MovieNews #MyFirstSummer #Pornomelancholia #Shivers #Spider #StreamingSchedule #Strongroom #There’sStillTomorrow #TVShowNews

Mike Honey Feb 28

Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom, to early February.

BA.3.2.* "Cicada" continued its sharp grew suddenly and took over dominance at 44%.

XFG.* "Stratus" continued falling to finish at 32%

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #UK #BA_3_2 #Cicada
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Willa

Feb 19

Cicadas are so pretty!

This is a northern dog day cicada (𝘕𝘦𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴) we spotted on the sidewalk last August:

#InsectThursday #cicada #Hemiptera #insects

Mike Honey Feb 15

Here's the latest variant picture for the United Kingdom, to late January.

XFG.* "Stratus" continued falling sharply to finish at 38%

BA.3.2.* grew suddenly and is challenging for dominance at 34%.

#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #UK #BA_3_2 #Cicada
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