Venkatagiri police station in Nellore closed amid Coronavirus cases
Update: 2020-07-05 13:08 IST
Venkatagiri police station in Nellore
As the Coronavirus is rapidly spreading in Andhra Pradesh, the government is already implementing lockdown in many areas due to the pandemic. The virus is also affecting many public representatives, doctors, government employees and the police. Off late, with eleven police personnel testing positive for coronavirus at the Venkatagiri police station in Nellore. Venkatagiri CI and Sub Inspector is also infected with coronavirus.
It is reported that the Women sweepers working at the police station are infected by the accused of the Murder case. Doctors are also doing corona tests for the family members of the police personnel.
Meanwhile, a total of 765 positive cases were reported in the Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, according to the state health ministry's health bulletin. There were 727 cases from the state, 38 from other states and abroad. This brings the total number of cases to 17,699. There were 9,473 active cases and 8,008 were discharged. In that state, the number of corona deaths rose to 218. On the other hand 27 Coronavirus positive cases in Nellore district.