Multiple experts have warned that the coronavirus pandemic is far from over - and that we will more than likely be living with the virus forever.
The emergence of new variants has kept scientists on their toes as new strains of the disease need to be studied to work out the impact they may have on the pandemic.
Omicron has become the latest new variant to cause concern due to its apparent transmissibility advantage, although early indications suggest it causes a milder form of the disease than Delta. READ MORE: Gary Neville urges MP to quiz PM over alleged lockdown Christmas party Meanwhile scientists continue to work on new vaccinations and antiviral treatments for coronavirus to be used to keep people protected from infection.