Maharashtra has not recorded any case of the new mutant coronavirus strain that surfaced in the United Kingdom yet, state health minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday. "As many as 43 samples of the UK returnees, who tested positive for Covid-19, were sent for genetic analysis. But no sample was tested for the new strain," Tope added. "If necessary, we have asked the local authorities across the state to increase the fine for not following the SoPs," he added. He also mentioned that the Maharashtra government is working hard to achieve the goal of `Zero COVID-19` cases in the state.

Source: dna December 30, 2020 12:56 UTC