India's COVID-19 Numbers: With 3.32 Lakh Cases, 2263 Deaths, Country Sees New Daily High

India on April 23 logged over 3.32 lakh new Covid-19 cases, once again the highest-ever daily count recorded in the world & 2,263 deaths since April 22. The alarming surge has led to desperate calls for oxygen from some of India's top hospitals. This is the second straight day that the country is reporting over three lakh cases. India is second only to the United States in the total number of cases reported since the beginning of the pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who cancelled his visit to Bengal on April 23 for election campaign, said he will hold high-level meetings to review the Covid-19 situation. Maharashtra, the worst-affected state, on April 22 reported 67,013 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the tally to over 40.94 lakh. After Maharashtra, the southern states of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh have the most infections. Delhi recorded its highest ever fatalities over the last 24 hours - 306 Covid-19 patients died & more than 26,000 cases were logged. While the UAE suspended all flights from India, including transit passengers, Canada will ban passenger flights from India & Pakistan from April 23 for 30 days.

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