Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh reported seven new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections in the state to 26.
According to the Health Department, four of the fresh cases were reported from Guntur district, two from East Godavari and one from Bapatla.
“Seven new Covid-19 cases were reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections to 26. The cases were detected in different districts and are not part of any cluster outbreak,” the Health Department said in a press release.
Kadapa has reported the highest number of cases at eight, followed by Guntur (six), East Godavari (three), Kakinada (two) and Bapatla (two).
One case each has also been reported from the districts of Visakhapatnam, Eluru, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, NTR and Parvathipuram Manyam.
The department said 145 samples have been tested in the state so far.
Of the 26 infected persons, 10 are undergoing treatment in hospitals, while nine are in home isolation. Three patients have recovered and been discharged, while four have died.
The Health Department said all four deceased patients had pre-existing health conditions before being diagnosed with the infection.
The department reiterated that the cases reported so far are sporadic and spread across different districts, with no evidence of a cluster outbreak in any part of the state.
Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to the World Health Organisation.
Most people infected with the virus experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some may develop severe illness and require medical attention, its website said.
Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease or cancer are at a higher risk of developing severe illness, the WHO added.
