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Andhra Pradesh Records First COVID-19 Deaths Since 2022: Two Pass Away in Kadapa
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🗓 10 Jul 2026, 02:32 PM
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Andhra Pradesh has reported its first COVID‑19 deaths since 2022, with two patients dying in Kadapa while four others tested positive.
Andhra Pradesh authorities announced that the state has recorded its first COVID‑19 related deaths since 2022. The fatalities occurred in Kadapa district, where two patients succumbed to the virus. In the same batch of tests, four additional individuals tested positive for COVID‑19.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare confirmed the cases and urged residents to continue following preventive measures. While the number of cases remains low, the deaths highlight that COVID‑19 still poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
Health officials have called for increased vigilance and continued testing, especially in districts with limited healthcare infrastructure. The state has not yet released detailed information about the patients’ medical histories or the specific variants involved.
The Department of Health and Family Welfare confirmed the cases and urged residents to continue following preventive measures. While the number of cases remains low, the deaths highlight that COVID‑19 still poses a risk to vulnerable populations.
Health officials have called for increased vigilance and continued testing, especially in districts with limited healthcare infrastructure. The state has not yet released detailed information about the patients’ medical histories or the specific variants involved.