India has reported more than 12,213 fresh covid cases in the last 24 hours, , registering a 38.4% jump in daily cases, Mint reported.

The total tally of active caseload rose to over 58,215 the union health ministry said on Thursday.

On Wednesday, the country had reported 8,822 new covid cases across the country.

The death toll has climbed to 5,24,803 with 11 fatalities reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am stated.

In view of rising covid cases across the nation, Rajesh Bhushan, union health secretary had directed five states--Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana and Maharashtra --to continue monitoring spread of infection and undertake required steps for prompt and effective management of Covid-19, as these states are reporting increase in covid-19 cases.