K. Takamizawa's observation showed it was fading rather rapidly (vsnet-alert 4172). R. Stubbings and A. Pearce have reported that Nova Sgr 2000 has brightened on February 17 to 12.1 and 12.4mag, respectively (vsnet-alert 4242, 4247).
According to IAUC 7381, Nova Sgr 2000 has given a permanent designation V4642 Sgr (vsnet-alert 4408).