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We're going to discuss the mental and physical toll that working throughout the pandemic has had on healthcare workers. Some have developed post traumatic stress disorder because of the overwhelming stress of the pandemic, others have experienced burnout and pressure on their mental and physical health. We'll speak to three healthcare workers to hear their experiences.

Also, a new coronavirus variant has been detected in southern Africa. The variant is the most heavily mutated version discovered so far and some scientists have said they are worried about it. Countries have tightened travel restrictions because of the variant, imposing stricter quarantine measures or banning flights from South Africa and neighbouring countries. We'll answer your questions about the variant with our health expert, and hear from people in southern Africa on how they are feeling about the news.

And the 蜜芽传媒鈥檚 Ros Atkins has been looking into the 27 people who died on Wednesday whilst trying to cross the English Channel. We鈥檒l hear his explanation and analysis on why people are risking their lives on small boats to cross from France.

(Photo: Medical specialists treat COVID-19 patients at a hospital in Oryol, Russia. 26/10/2021. Credit: Reuters)