If you've seen headlines about a 'Cicada' COVID variant, it's natural to wonder if a new threat is emerging. But what if the real story isn't a new variant at all, but rather a fascinating case of mistaken identity?
The 'Cicada' COVID variant isn't a real scientific term, but a misunderstanding that spread online.
This term gained traction after people confused a news report about the emergence of a new COVID variant with a separate story about the 17-year cicada brood.