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We should all be wide awake to the threat of this virus. but 0micron's very emergence is another reminder that, although many of us might think we are done with covid—19, it's not done with us. another key unknown is whether 0micron causes more severe illness. doctors in south africa say they've been dealing with mild infections from the variant, but cases there are mostly in young adults. the real test will be when 0micron starts moving into older and more vulnerable people. perhaps most crucial of all, will vaccines still work? current covid vaccines are based

On this time last year, and considerably lower than injanuary — largely thanks to the success of the vaccines. these are uncertain times, but ministers, while emphasising the need to get vaccinated, are continuing to stress that people should plan for christmas as normal. hugh pym, bbc news. scientists are now, as a matter urgency, trying establish whether the new variant is more transmissible than the current delta variant, and whether it causes more severe illness. they'll also be assessing its impact on the effectiveness of vaccines. 0ur medical editor fergus walsh has more details. after...

The father of the youngest victim of the manchester arena attack says the response of the emergency services was shameful. 0n the eve of becoming a republic, barbados prepares to celebrate a new future without the queen as head of state. and britain's highest—altitude pub is accessible once again and the three—night lock—in is over. and coming up in sport on the bbc news channel, rachel furness becomes northern ireland's record goal—scorer, as they thrash north macedonia 9—0 in their world cup qualifier. good evening. extra measures have been announced today to try to prevent a new w...