6 states show surge in Covid-19 cases, India's total active cases reach 1,68,627

Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have shown a surge in new Covid-19 cases. These six states are currently contributing to 87.25 per cent of the fresh infections in the country, the Union health ministry said on Monday.

Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat have shown a surge in new Covid-19 cases. These six states are currently contributing to 87.25 per cent of the fresh infections in the country, the Union health ministry said on Monday. Maharashtra reported over 8,293 fresh Covid-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day. Meanwhile, Kerala reported 3,254 fresh coronavirus cases followed by Punjab with 579 new cases. Maharashtra alone accounts for 46.39 per cent of India's total active cases, followed by Kerala with 29.49 per cent.