Andhra Pradesh's COVID-19 tally jumped to&nbsp;2,44,549 on Tuesday as 9,024 fresh cases were added to the tally, while 87 more deaths pushed the overall toll to 2,203.

According to the latest bulletin 9,113 patients were discharged from hospitals in the state after recovering from the disease.

More positive cases were detected in rapid antigen tests as compared to RT-PCR, TruNat and other tests in the last 24 hours in the state.

In all, 30,908 rapid antigen tests were conducted, of which 5,132 turned positive, according to the bulletin.

The other 27,407 tests turned out 3,892 positive cases.

The infection positivity rate rose further to 9.43 per cent after a total of 25,92,619 tests were completed till date, the bulletin said.

Andhra Pradesh now has 87,597 active COVID-19 cases after 1,54,749 people recovered.

East Godavari and Kurnool districts contributed to the bulk of the new cases with 1,372 and 1,138 respectively. 
Anantapuramu was behind with 959.

Anantapuramu reported 13 deaths, Chittoor 12, Guntur nine and Prakasam and Visakhapatnam seven each in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;

Andhra Pradesh's COVID-19 tally jumped to 2,44,549 on Tuesday as 9,024 fresh cases were added to the tally, while 87 more deaths pushed the overall toll to 2,203.

Andhra Pradesh's COVID-19 tally jumped to 2,44,549 on Tuesday as 9,024 fresh cases were added to the tally, while 87 more deaths pushed the overall toll to 2,203. According to the latest bulletin 9,113 patients were discharged from hospitals in the state after recovering from the disease. More positive cases were detected in rapid antigen tests as compared to RT-PCR, TruNat and other tests in the last 24 hours in the state. In all, 30,908 rapid antigen tests were conducted, of which 5,132 turned positive, according to the bulletin. The other 27,407 tests turned out 3,892 positive cases. The infection positivity rate rose further to 9.43 per cent after a total of 25,92,619 tests were completed till date, the bulletin said. Andhra Pradesh now has 87,597 active COVID-19 cases after 1,54,749 people recovered. East Godavari and Kurnool districts contributed to the bulk of the new cases with 1,372 and 1,138 respectively. Anantapuramu was behind with 959. Anantapuramu reported 13 deaths, Chittoor 12, Guntur nine and Prakasam and Visakhapatnam seven each in the last 24 hours.

9,024 fresh COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, 87 deaths

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-phethai-likely-to-make-landfall-in-coastal-andhra-today-afternoon-high-alert-sounded-184622">Cyclone Phethai </a>has made a landfall at Katrenikona in East Godavari district on Monday afternoon.&nbsp;

Heavy rains and winds experienced in many areas in the district. Entire Konaseema region is receiving heavy rainfall. The government has issued alerts to people to be careful.

Incessant rains were lashing East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts since Sunday night under the impact of 'Phethai' in the Bay of Bengal. Squally winds have uprooted trees and electricity poles in some places.

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Electricity supply to Kakinada town and several other parts of East Godavari district was snapped. The meteorologists have asked people to remain indoors during the landfall of the storm.

Authorities have sounded a red alert in seven out of nine coastal districts and opened over 300 relief camps to provide shelter to people evacuated from coastal villages and low-lying areas.

22 passenger trains have been cancelled, one train rescheduled and one train partially cancelled in view of the rainfall due to cyclone Phethai.&nbsp;

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to experience rainfall in the next two days with a deep depression set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall between Ongole and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cyclone Phethai has made a landfall at Katrenikona in East Godavari district on Monday afternoon. Heavy rains and winds experienced in many areas in the district.

Cyclone Phethai has made a landfall at Katrenikona in East Godavari district on Monday afternoon. Heavy rains and winds experienced in many areas in the district. Entire Konaseema region is receiving heavy rainfall. The government has issued alerts to people to be careful. Incessant rains were lashing East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna and Guntur districts since Sunday night under the impact of 'Phethai' in the Bay of Bengal. Squally winds have uprooted trees and electricity poles in some places. CG Raju, PRO Eastern Naval Command: #CyclonePhethai is expected to make landfall around Kakinada coast this afternoon. Post-landfall, Naval helicopters & aircraft will be flown to undertake an aerial survey for relief & rescue operations. pic.twitter.com/6HIqAZBF9M — ANI (@ANI) December 17, 2018 × Electricity supply to Kakinada town and several other parts of East Godavari district was snapped. The meteorologists have asked people to remain indoors during the landfall of the storm. Authorities have sounded a red alert in seven out of nine coastal districts and opened over 300 relief camps to provide shelter to people evacuated from coastal villages and low-lying areas. 22 passenger trains have been cancelled, one train rescheduled and one train partially cancelled in view of the rainfall due to cyclone Phethai. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, north Tamil Nadu and Odisha are likely to experience rainfall in the next two days with a deep depression set to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and make a landfall between Ongole and Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh. (With inputs from agencies)

Heavy rains lash Andhra Pradesh's coastal area as Cyclone Phethai makes landfall in East Godavari district

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9,024 fresh COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, 87 deaths

Heavy rains lash Andhra Pradesh's coastal area as Cyclone Phethai makes landfall in East Godavari district