Kadapa reports first COVID-19 death in four years, three test positive
Kadapa district has reported its first COVID-19 death in four years, involving a 43-year-old man with severe co-morbidities. Local officials are urging the public to remain calm while the state government considers reinstating mask and social distancing mandates.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the lingering presence of COVID-19 and the ongoing debate regarding the necessity of public health restrictions in a post-pandemic era.
Kadapa district reported a death due to COVID-19 after four years. The patient, identified as a 43-year-old man from Kadapa city, succumbed to the virus while undergoing treatment at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on July 7 (Tuesday), where he was admitted with a severe lung infection. However, officials characterised it as a stray case with extreme co-morbid conditions and appealed to the public not to panic.
According to information, three of the deceased person’s primary contacts also tested positive, who have been advised home isolation.
It may be recalled that a person from Rajampeta (also in Kadapa district), who had diabetes and a kidney-related disorder, was admitted for treatment at CMC Vellore (Tamil Nadu) a fortnight ago and unfortunately passed away while undergoing treatment.
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