Coronavirus positive cases rise to 6 in Andhra Pradesh

One more COVID-19 case has been recorded in Andha Pradesh and with this the number of Coronavirus positives have gone up to Six. One each cases reported from Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Krishna, East Godavar,  Prakasam Districts and two from Visakhapatnam District.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh announced the closure of borders, and imposed ban on public and private transportation, closure of all establishments till 31st March, but essential service like milk and  grocery supply are allowed to keep open their shops. General public are advised not to come out of their homes except for



essential services.

Senior citizens above 65 years and children below 10 years are advised not to come out their houses except for  emergency needs. The AP State Government also gives an advisory where the Govt has advised those who have arrived from the Foreign countries should remain under strict self-home isolation for 14 days from the date of arrival and not to have any close contact with family members, relatives or visitors. It was also recalled that  AP reported its first confirmed case of the Covid -19 in Nellore on 12th March, 2020 .