India Hits Daily Record; Variant Common in U.S.: Virus Update Bloomberg 1 hr ago Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) -- India recorded its highest-ever number of daily Covid-19 cases as its fight to curtail a renewed wave of infections is beset by vaccine shortages in several states and cities, including Mumbai. Tokyo is eyeing a return to stricter measures as infections in the city hit a two-month high. The European Union failed to unify in responding to links between AstraZeneca Plc’s Covid-19 vaccine and a rare type of blood clots. EU Health ministers say they’ll continue talks on the issue.