Andhra Pradesh records 264 fresh COVID-19 cases

The marked increase in coronavirus cases in Andhra Pradesh continued as the overall tally touched 6,720 on Monday with the addition of 264 in the last 24 hours amid aggressive sample testing by the state government.

The COVID-19 toll rose to 88 as one fatality each



was reported from Prakasam and Chittoor districts, according to the latest bulletin.

Of the 264 fresh cases, a total of 193 were local, 44 from other states and 27 foreign returnees.

The state now has 3,119 active cases, according to the bulletin.