Chelluru panchayat in Rayavaram mandal has emerged as a new COVID-19 hotspot in East Godavari district. “The total number of persons who tested positive for COVID-19 till now is 59. A group of people from Chelluru had reportedly attended a wedding in Gollala Mamidaada village, where they came in contact with infected persons,” District Medical and Health Officer M. Mallik told The Hindu. “Only one person has tested positive during primary testing. Of the 59 persons who tested positive for COVID-19, a total of 12 persons are elderly people who have been admitted to hospital,” Mr. Mallik said.

Source: The Hindu June 21, 2020 17:46 UTC