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More Than 2,300 People in U.K. Infected With India Covid Strain

Health Secretary updates Parliament on new variant of concern
India strain has been found in 86 local authorities: Hancock

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By Emily Ashton and Tim Ross

May 17, 2021 at 3:55 PM UTC

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May 17, 2021 at 5:24 PM UTC

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The highly transmissible India variant of coronavirus has now been found in 86 districts across the U.K., Health Secretary Matt Hancock said, as he urged the public to stay cautious when meeting friends indoors.