Covid-19 pandemic: Telangana posts 1,673 new cases, one death

Telangana reported 1,673 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total to 6,94,030, while the toll rose to 4,042 with another fatality.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most new cases with 1,165, followed by Medchal Malkajgiri district's 149, the bulletin said, with details as of 5:30 p.m. today.

It also said 330 people recovered from the infection in the past 24 hours. The cumulative number of recoveries to date has been 6,76,466.

The number of active cases rose to 13,522, the bulletin said.

More than 48,000 samples have been tested today and the total number examined to date has been over 3.01 crore.

Meanwhile, the third dose (Booster Dose) of the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered to frontline workers, people over 60 and health professionals, an official release said.

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao said everyone eligible should be vaccinated.

He appealed to people not to walk around in groups, especially during the Sankranti festival and to stay indoors and celebrate by taking precautions.

The CM reiterated that the state government is prepared for any situation and well equipped to deal with the coronavirus.