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AP reports 8,601 fresh COVID-19 cases, 86 fatalities
ANDHRA PRADESH : One district crossed the 50,000 mark and three more the 30,000 mark in the overall number of coronavirus cases, pushing Andhra Pradeshs total infection count to 3,61,712 on Monday.The state that till recently boasted a "record low" infection positivity rate has now touched 10.99%, higher than the national average of 8.65%, growing on a daily basis as 8,601 fresh cases were added in 24 hours ending 9 am on Monday, a bulletin said.Though the recovery rate was showing signs of improving moderately, it remained lower at 74.32% compared to the national average of 75.27%.In 24 hours, 8,741 more Covid-19 patients had recovered, taking the total to 2,68,828.Also, 86 fresh casualties were reported, increasing the overall toll to