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"The Kappa variant is also a variant of interest," Paul said.
Two cases of Kappa variant have been detected in Uttar Pradesh, as per an official statement issued on Friday.
As per IANS report, a 66-year-old man, who tested positive for Kappa variant in UP’s Sant Kabir Nagar has died.
New Delhi: After Uttar Pradesh reported two cases of Kappa variant of COVID-19, the Centre on Friday (July 9) termed it a variant of interest. NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said that Kappa strain was also found in India in the months of February and March, however, it was suppressed after Delta variant became dominant, PTI reported.