Daily cases cross 14k, highest in 27 days

Daily Covid-19 cases in India rose to a 27-day high on Friday, crossing the 14,000 mark for the first time since January 23, as the sharp surge in infections continued in Maharashtra while states such as Madhya Pradesh and Punjab also recorded an uptick in cases. India recorded at least 14,059 fresh infections on Friday, the highest in 27 days.