According to officials, all four deceased patients were suffering from serious pre-existing health conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, kidney-related problems, and other critical illnesses. Health authorities have emphasized that individuals with underlying medical conditions need to remain particularly cautious.
COVID-19 symptoms can vary from person to person. While some individuals may experience mild symptoms and others may show no symptoms at all, several common signs require attention.
The most common symptoms include fever, ranging from mild to high intensity, dry cough, sore throat or throat pain, tiredness and weakness, breathing difficulty in severe cases, headache, muscle and body pain, loss of taste or smell, blocked or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in some patients.
Health experts have also highlighted serious warning signs that require immediate medical attention. These include shortness of breath or severe breathing difficulty, continuous chest pain or pressure, reduced alertness or confusion, bluish discoloration of lips or face, and extremely high fever that does not come under control.
Kadapa district recorded the highest number of COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, with eight infections and three deaths reported. Guntur recorded two cases, while Visakhapatnam reported one case and Kakinada recorded one case along with one death. The first COVID-19 case of the year in the state was detected in Kadapa on June 26.
Between June 26 and July 15, a total of 67 COVID-19 tests were conducted, out of which 11 people tested positive. At present, three patients are under home isolation, two patients are receiving treatment in hospitals, and three patients have recovered and returned home.
At the national level, India recorded 339 new COVID-19 cases during the first 15 days of July. Kerala reported the highest number of cases with 115 infections, followed by Karnataka with 64 cases, Maharashtra with 43 cases, and Tamil Nadu with 39 cases.
Health Commissioner G. Veerapandian stated that there is no need for panic at present, but people must remain alert and follow preventive measures. He advised elderly citizens and individuals suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, or other illnesses to take extra precautions.
Authorities have recommended wearing masks in crowded places, maintaining hand hygiene, consulting doctors when feeling unwell, and following basic safety practices. Health officials stressed that COVID-19 has not completely disappeared, but the current situation remains under control. Continued awareness and preventive habits remain essential to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further spread.
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