599 new cases reported in Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati: The State reported 599 new Covid-19 cases, 913 recoveries and six deaths in 24 hours ending 9 am on Friday.

Consequently, the states Covid-19 chart showed 8,70,675 total positives, 8,57,233 recoveries and 7,020 deaths so far. The number of active cases dropped to 6,422, a health department bulletin said.

According to health department, a total of 63,406 tests were conducted, including 15,412 rapid antigen tests, in the state in 24 hours. Only Krishna district reported 115 new cases while 12 other districts added less than 100 cases each.

Krishna district also saw two fresh Covid-19 fatalities while four other districts, Chittoor, Guntur, Nellore and Kurnool, reported one death each, the bulletin added.