The coronavirus cases continued to rise unabated in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh as four more persons-- two each in Prakasam and SPSR Nellore district died in the last 24 hours.
Nellore district’s toll stood at 44 whereas the tally climbed to 8,578 with 599 new patients. Prakasam reported 547 cases taking the tally to 5,255 while the death toll mounted to 65, a health bulletin released by the State Government said.
In a positive development, 443 patients were discharged from COVID-19 hospitals in both the districts.
In Ongole, the total number of positive cases shot up to 1,081 as 126 more patients got infected during the period. Other places with high incidence of coronavirus included Kandukur with 628 confirmed cases, Chirala with 416 and Markapur with 588.
Addanki reported 16 cases taking its count to 132. Kurichedu, where 11 tipplers died after consuming hand sanitiser, reported nine fresh cases.
New cases came also from different parts of Prakasam district including Tangutur(12), Thallur(8), Santhamagalur(7), Podili(7), Singarayakonda(6), Parchur(5), V.V.Palem(5), Chimakurthy(5), Pamur(4), Gudlur(3), Karamchedu(3), Korisapadu(3), Ulavapadu(3) and Peddaraveedu(2).
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
