The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday extended coronavirus disease (Covid-19)-related restrictions, including night curfew, in the state till August 21 with more than half of the districts reporting a rise in infections. He said the decision was taken after an extensive review of the Covid-19 situation in the state. Also Read | Covid-19 fear: Family in Andhra Pradesh locks itself for 15 monthsHowever, schools in Andhra Pradesh for the current academic session of 2021-22 will resume classes on Monday. With 16 new fatalities, the death toll in Andhra Pradesh climbed up to 13,647. East Godavari reported the highest number of fresh infections with 319 cases, followed by Chittoor with 217 cases, the bulletin revealed.

Source: Hindustan Times August 15, 2021 15:56 UTC