12 COVID cases, 4 deaths reported in A.P. since June 26, but no need to worry, says health official
Andhra Pradesh health officials reported 12 COVID-19 cases and four deaths between late June and mid-July, noting that all deceased patients had significant comorbidities. Experts emphasize that the current trend is cyclical and does not warrant public alarm.
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Public health monitoring remains essential for managing endemic respiratory viruses and preventing unnecessary panic during seasonal fluctuations.
Twelve COVID-19 cases have been reported in Andhra Pradesh between June 26 and July 16, and four patients, who had multiple comorbidities, died during this period, said an official release issued by the Health Department.
According to the release issued by Health Secretary G. Veerapandian on Thursday, all the four patients—three from Kadapa and one from Kakinada—had pre-existing medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, and other severe illnesses.
The first case was reported on June 26 in Kadapa district, which also reported the highest of the eight cases. There are two cases in Mangalagiri in Guntur district, and one each in Visakhapatnam and Kakinada.
Mr. Veerapandian said there was no cluster outbreak, and that the cases were reported from different mandals. Between June 26 and July 15, sixty-seven people were tested for COVID-19 in the State.
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