India reports over 5000 new Covid cases, active cases rises to over 35k

India has reported 5,880 Covid cases in 24 hours, while the active caseload crossed 35,000 mark, Union health ministry data stated on Monday. Tap for live updates. Amid rising Covid-19 cases in India, a nationwide mock drill to take stock of hospital preparedness is being held today and tomorrow, in which both public and private facilities are expected to participate. Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit AIIMS, Jhajjar, today to oversee the drill. In a review meeting last week, Mandaviya had urged state health ministers to visit hospitals and oversee drills.