The two Telugu States are on on high alert to tackle any possible surge in Covid-19 cases and have issued a general advisory urging people to take precautions.
While a patient has been tested positive in Hyderabad on Friday, two patients suffering from fever and cold in Visakhapatnam and Kadapa were found to be suffering from Covid-19.
A woman from Visakhapatnam tested positive for Covid-19, marking the first reported case in the recent past in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. On Friday, a second case was reported in Kadapa, which is yet to be confirmed.
The public health departments in both the states have advised people to take general precautions to avoid any surge in cases. A general Covid-19 advisory has been issued, urging people to take preventive measures such as avoiding large gatherings and advising pregnant women and the elderly to remain indoors.