Telangana records over 1,800 Covid cases

HYDERABAD: Taking the overall toll to 1,208, the state recorded seven fatalities and 1,891 new Covid-19 infections on Friday. While the total active cases rose to 26,374, the cumulative number of positive cases stands at 2,08,535.
A total of 1,878 persons have recovered on Saturday taking the overall recoveries in the state to 1,80,953.
The data released by the health department says that Telangana’s recovery rate has now improved to 87 percent, while the death rate stands at 0.57 per cent.
Meanwhile, the authorities have once again reiterated that those suffering from flu or influenza like symptoms must report to the nearest government health facility and seek the required health services without any delay.
“People with comorbidities are requested to stay indoors and avoid any kind of travel except for medical care to avoid exposure to the virus,” an official release said.
Altogether, 53,086 samples were tested across the state between Wednesday and Thursday, taking the total number to 34,49,925.