case numbers so the total impact of 0micron is still very, very significant because it is such a transmissible virus and growing so quickly. in the face of rapidly rising infections, record numbers of boosters are being administered. 30 millionjabbed administered. 30 million jabbed so administered. 30 millionjabbed so far. from the new year, both as will be offered to those over16, as will be offered to those over 16, and those who may be more vulnerable to it. 5—11 —year—olds for the first time, with specific health conditions will be offered smaller doses of the pfizer vaccine eight weeks apart. christmas may be just days away but scientists are working flat out to provide the data governments need to make tough decisions on how best to respond to the virus. katharine da costa, bbc news. still on 0micron and of course the concern remains even if it is milder, the sheer number of cases could overwhelm hospitals.