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MINNEAPOLIS — In a court order, Minnesota's chief judge wrote that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has violated nearly 100 court orders this month. 

ATLANTA — A new COVID variant has spread through at least half the nation, causing warnings from public health officials.

The BA.3.2 variant, nicknamed "cicada," was first discovered in June 2025 and has since been confirmed in 25 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Experts warned that the virus could spread more easily than previous variants and even evade immunity in people previously infected or vaccinated against COVID, due to a mutation that allows it to avoid antibodies, according to a recent CDC report.

What are 'cicada' COVID's symptoms?

The new "cicada" variant doesn't cause any new or unusual symptoms compared to other COVID variants, according to health experts at Stony Brook Medicine. The main danger from the new strain of the virus is its ability to spread, and circumvent existing protections.

COVID-19 symptoms include:

Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

New loss of taste or smell

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

"People who are older, have chronic health problems, or have weak immune systems should contact a doctor early, even if symptoms are mild," said Stony Brook Medicine Pediatric Infectious Diseases Dr. Sharon Nachman.

How to protect yourself from the 'cicada' COVID variant

Stony Brook Medicine's webpage recommends people take the following precautions to stay safe from the virus, including:

Getting vaccinated and boosted

Wearing a good mask (N95 or KN95) indoors in crowded spaces

Keeping rooms ventilated

Washing your hands often

Avoiding people who are sick

Being extra careful if you have health conditions or are older

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