new variant of coronavirus in Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Monday.Among the patients, five are from Mumbai and one each from Pune, Thane and Mira Bhayander.
The authorities are currently tracing contacts of the eight.Also Read | A year on, China is shaking up the worldMeanwhile, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a meeting to discuss the state's preparation for vaccination rollout.
He also sought to know from authorities the Covid-19 situation after cases of the new variant were found.New strain in IndiaNine more people who have tested positive for coronavirus in the country were found to be infected with the new mutated strain of SARS-CoV-2.