New coronavirus strain: 114 people infected with UK variant in India so far Flights from the UK have resumed from 8 JanuaryPremium 1 min read India has recorded 87 fresh coronavirus cases per million population in the last seven days Share Via Read Full Story As many as 114 people have tested positive for the new UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in India until Friday, said the Union Health Ministry. The ministry further informed that the situation is being monitored carefully and regular advice provided to states. TRENDING STORIESSee All 1 min read Premium 1 min read Premium 2 min read Premium 4 min read . 12:02 PM IST The government had earlier said that patients of the new strain are admitted in single room isolation at designated Health Care facilities by respective states.