Three more die of coronavirus in Andhra, toll rises to 20

Amaravati, April 20
Andhra Pradesh has confirmed three more Covid-19 fatalities during the last 24 hours, taking the toll in the state to 20, officials said on Monday.

The state also reported 75 fresh coronavirus positive cases since Sunday, taking the total tally to 722. One death each was reported from Anantapur, Krishna and Kurnool districts, the health officials added.

According to the health department, 27 patients were discharged from hospitals since Sunday. With this, 92 patients have recovered. The number of active cases now stands at 610.

Authorities have said 3,775 samples were tested during the last 24 hours ending 9 a.m. Monday and out of them 75 have tested positive.