UK strain of Coronavirus enters India, 6 cases confirmed

The new strain of Coronavirus, which initially emerged in the United Kingdom, has officially been confirmed in India.

Six people who returned to India from the United Kingdom recently have tested positive for the new strain of the virus.

Also Read: New Variant Of Coronavirus In UK: All You Need To Know

While three of these cases have been detected in Bengaluru, two have been confirmed in Hyderabad and one in Pune.

The new variant named 'VUI -- 202012/01' is up to 70 per cent more transmissible than the old variant.

Also Read: 'Lethality of new Coronavirus strain is not yet confirmed'

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