Prakasam Collector instructs health staff to arrange 3,368 beds with oxygen and ventilator facilities
The number of active COVID-19 cases marginally increased to 4,880 in South Coastal Andhra Pradesh as new infections went up by over 100 in the region when compared to the previous day’s tally.
The region reported 476 fresh cases as against 371 cases on the previous day, taking the cumulative tally to over 2.65 lakh.
The toll rose to 1,973 in the region as two more persons in SPSR Nellore district succumbed to the viral disease in the 24 hours ending 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
The toll remained unchanged at 1,008 in Prakasam that recorded zero deaths during the period, according to a health bulletin released by the State government on Wednesday.
As many as 427 persons in the region, including 185 in SPSR Nellore district, recovered during the period. SPSR Nellore district has 2,450 active cases, while Prakasam’s active caseload stands at 2,330.
Meanwhile, preparing the health…