What does new Covid strain mean for India? Experts say don't fall for rumours, follow evidence What does new Covid strain mean for India? Experts say don't fall for rumours, follow evidence News of a new coronavirus strain being found in the UK has India worried. India Today TV got in touch with two medical experts to get some much-needed answers on the new Covid strain and what it means for India. advertisement Viruses are known to constantly mutate, and the Sars-CoV-2 is no different. (Photo: PTI) As 2020 draws to a close, the news of a mutated version of the coronavirus being found in the UK has once again upped global anxiety.