The new 'Cicada' Covid variant, named as a variant of BA.3.2, has emerged from the Omicron family and is a variant that has been identified as a dormant strain for nearly four years. However, experts have assured that new strains are expected to pop up due to the ongoing spread of the virus. The Cicada strain's mutations could make it better at spreading or evade some of the immunity built up from vaccines or past infections, but there is no strong evidence to suggest it causes more severe illness than recent variants. The symptoms to be aware of include a sore throat, cough, fatigue, fever, and headaches.