COVID is BACK! 15% spike in cases in US, is 'Cicada' variant next wave?

Key Concepts

• BA.3.2 (Cicada): A highly mutated COVID-19 variant first detected in June 2025.
• Wastewater Scan: A Stanford-led surveillance tool used to track disease prevalence via sewage analysis.
• Myocarditis: Inflammation of the heart muscle, identified by the speaker as a significant adverse effect of COVID-19 vaccines.
• Spike Protein: The component of the SARS-CoV-2 virus (and the target of mRNA vaccines) identified by Dr. McCullough as the primary source of systemic toxicity.
• VAERS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System): A national early warning system to detect possible safety problems in U.S.-licensed vaccines.
• Biodistribution: The process by which the vaccine’s mRNA and the resulting spike protein travel throughout the body, including the heart and brain.

1. The Emergence of the "Cicada" Variant (BA.3.2)

• Prevalence: While initially accounting for less than 4% of U.S. cases in mid-March, data from Wastewater Scan indicates that by early April, BA.3.2 accounted for over 20% of tested infections.
• Global Context: The variant has been detected in at least 23 countries, with some Eastern European regions reporting it as responsible for up to 30% of cases.
• Detection: First identified in a traveler to the U.S. in June 2025. By February 11, the CDC had detected it in wastewater samples across 132 sites in 25 states, including California, Florida, Texas, and New York.
• Symptoms: Clinical presentation remains consistent with previous COVID-19 variants, including fever, cough, fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches, and loss of taste or smell.

2. Testimony on Vaccine-Induced Myocarditis

Dr. Peter McCullough, an internist and cardiologist, presented arguments regarding the safety profile of COVID-19 vaccines, focusing on heart inflammation.

• Clinical Evidence: Dr. McCullough cited peer-reviewed literature, including:
  • Verma et al. (NEJM, 2021): A 42-year-old male who died three days post-Moderna vaccination.
  • Choi et al. (Korea): A case of a young man who died within eight hours of hospital admission following Pfizer vaccination, with autopsy findings showing severe inflammatory damage to the heart.
  • Gill et al. (Archives of Pathology): Autopsy-confirmed cases of two teenagers (16 and 17) who died shortly after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.
• Mechanism of Injury: Dr. McCullough argues that mRNA vaccines instruct the body to produce the spike protein, which he characterizes as a "killer protein." He asserts that this protein circulates in the blood for 6–9 months post-vaccination and has been found in the heart and brain tissues of deceased individuals.

3. Critique of Public Health Policy and Data

• VAERS Data: Dr. McCullough highlighted a sharp increase in reported deaths associated with COVID-19 injections in the VAERS database, noting 38,607 worldwide deaths reported, with a significant portion occurring within 48 hours of vaccination. He argued that VAERS data is historically under-reported.
• Challenge to Efficacy Claims: Dr. McCullough disputed the claim that vaccines saved millions of lives, arguing that there is no prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial proving the vaccines reduce mortality or hospitalization.
• Alternative Explanations for Mortality Decline: He attributed the decline in COVID-19 mortality to three factors:
  1. Natural Immunity: Widespread population exposure to the virus.
  2. Early Treatment: The use of multi-drug protocols at home to prevent hospitalizations.
  3. Viral Mutation: The natural evolution of the virus into milder strains.

4. Notable Quotes

• "As a cardiologist, I can tell you my role in this was to fight disease, preserve life, and above all, do no harm." — Dr. Peter McCullough
• "The messenger RNA is found in the human heart of people who die after the vaccine. It's found in the brain. The spike protein is found everywhere in the body." — Dr. Peter McCullough
• "Safety trumps efficacy. We cannot tolerate false drug claims." — Dr. Peter McCullough

Synthesis and Conclusion

The provided text presents two distinct narratives. The first is a public health update regarding the rapid spread of the "Cicada" (BA.3.2) variant, which is being monitored via wastewater surveillance as it gains traction in the United States. The second is a critical testimony by Dr. Peter McCullough, who challenges the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. McCullough’s central argument is that the vaccines cause systemic harm—specifically myocarditis—due to the persistence of the spike protein in the body, and he calls for an immediate cessation of the vaccination campaign based on his interpretation of peer-reviewed autopsy data and VAERS statistics.