Covid-19 cases neared the 5-million mark in India on Tuesday with the tally at 4,984,260. According to the health ministry, four states—Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh—account for more than 50,000 active cases each, while 18 states have 5,000 to 50,000 active cases and 14 states and UTs have less than 5,000 active cases.“Five states that account for 60% of total active cases are Maharashtra (29.5%), Karnataka (9.9%), Andhra Pradesh (9.4%), Uttar Pradesh (6.8%) and Tamil Nadu (4.7%)," said Rajesh Bhushan, secretary, ministry of health and family welfare.