Coronavirus live updates: Among states with a rapid surge in infections, Maharashtra reported 62194 cases, Karnataka 49058 cases, Kerala 42464 cases, UP 26780 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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	<strong>Coronavirus live updates:</strong> India has recorded over 412,000 fresh Covid-19 cases for the second consecutive day, taking its cumulative caseload to 21,491,598. On Friday, the country recorded&nbsp;414,188&nbsp;cases and 3,918 deaths, according to MoHFW. India now has 3.65 million active cases.&nbsp;</div>
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	The Supreme Court Thursday said the country needs to be prepared for the third wave of COVID-19 which experts say could be more harmful, especially for children, and emphasised upon the need to create buffer stock of oxygen. It asked the Centre not to reduce oxygen supply to Delhi from 700MT till further orders.</div>
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	Maharashtra reported 62,194 new coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases and 920 deaths, followed by Karnataka (49,058), Kerala (42,464), Uttar Pradesh (26,780), Tamil Nadu (24,898), Delhi (20,000) in the past 24 hours.</div>
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	The five most affected states by total cases are Maharashtra (4,942,736), Kerala (1,743,932), Karnataka (1,741,046), Uttar Pradesh (1,425,919), and Tamil Nadu (1,297,500).</div>
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	<strong>World coronavirus update: </strong>Coronavirus cases rise unabated across the globe with 156,672,849 infected by the deadly contagion. While 134,855,280 have recovered, 3,269,034 have died so far. The US remains the worst-hit country with 33,367,812, followed by India, Brazil, France and Turkey. However, in the past seven days, India has added the highest number of fresh cases at 2,702,756, followed by the Brazil (412,657) and US (335,620).</div>

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Countries must help India in battle against Covid-19, says Deloitte CEO

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	As India faces one of its worst public health crises, a top Indian-American CEO has said it is time for other countries to step up their efforts and help the country deal with the Covid-19 situation.</div>
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	Deloitte CEO Punit Renjen said the company is encouraging its 3,00,000 professionals across the globe to support three charities -- GiveIndia, United Way India and the PM cares Fund.</div>
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	&quot;This is India&#39;s hour of need. India helped us out when we were going through it in the Western world. And it is up to us to step up, not only for the people that call India home, but for all of us, Renjen told PTI. <strong><a href="https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/countries-must-help-india-in-battle-against-covid-19-says-deloitte-ceo-121050700072_1.html" target="_blank">Read on...</a></strong></div>

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Madhya Pradesh coronavirus update: 12,421 new coronavirus cases recorded

12,421 new coronavirus cases, 86 deaths in Madhya Pradesh: Health Dept

Coronavirus updates: Uttara Pradesh records 26,780 fresh cases, 353 deaths

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	The death count from Covid-19 rose to 14,501 in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday with 353 more fatalities, while 26,780 new cases pushed the infection tally to 14,25,919, an official said.</div>
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Coronavirus update: PM Modi says keep vaccine pace up amid shortage complaints

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	Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed concern about the flagging pace of vaccinations as he held a meeting to review the public health response to the coronavirus crisis marked by shortages of the jabs as well as essentials like hospital beds and oxygen that have led to thousands of deaths.</div>
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	&quot;PM was briefed that around 31 per cent of eligible population over the age of 45 has been given at least one dose. PM spoke about the need to sensitise states that the speed of vaccination doesn&#39;t come down. Citizens should be facilitated for vaccination despite lockdowns and healthcare workers involved in vaccination must not be diverted for other duties,&quot; a note from his office said.</div>