In the sharpest rise in India’s Covid-19 infections since the third wave in January, daily cases topped 7,000 for the first time in 99 days and the 7-day average doubled in less than 10 days. India reported 7,230 cases on Wednesday, with Maharashtra and Kerala accounting for nearly 70% of the tally. Thursday’s count is likely to cross 7,500. Delhi posted 622 cases on Thursday, highest since May 14. However, deaths remain very low. Read more