Andhra Pradesh logs 7,293 new COVID-19 cases, 57 fatalities in last 24 hours

Andhra Pradesh recorded 7,293 new COVID-19 cases and 57 deaths in the last 24 hours. As many as 9,125 patients have recovered, the state's health department said on Saturday.

As per it, the total number of confirmed cases in the state has gone up to 6,68,751. This includes 5,97, 294 recoveries. While 65,794 cases are currently active, as many as 5,663 have succumbed to the pandemic.

"Andhra Pradesh reported 7,293 new coronavirus cases (out of 75,990 tests),



9,125 recoveries and 57 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 6,68,751 including 5,97,294 recoveries, 65,794 active cases and 5,663 deaths," the state's health department said in a statement.

Meanwhile, country's COVID-19 case tally crossed 59-lakh mark with a spike of 85,362 new cases, said Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Saturday.

As many as 1,089 deaths were reported during the same period, taking the toll to 93,379.