Archive · 28 Jul 2026
First Covid-19 Case in Tirupati
A 65-year-old woman in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, tested positive for Covid-19 on July 23.
She had been experiencing difficulty in breathing.
Her family members were also tested but did not show any symptoms.
The health department has assured the public that the current variant, Omicron RF.5, is not harmful and advised people to take preventive measures.
More than 10 new cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, bringing the total to 49, with 24 people currently under treatment.
First Covid-19 case reported in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
A 65-year-old woman tested positive on July 23 with symptoms of difficulty in breathing.
Family members tested negative for Covid-19.
More than 10 new cases reported in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, total cases now 49.
Health department assures that the current variant, Omicron RF.5, is not harmful.
- Who
- A 65-year-old woman and her family members
- What
- First Covid-19 case reported in Tirupati
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- The woman experienced difficulty in breathing and tested positive for Covid-19.
Public Concern
Health Department Assurance
Severity of the Variant
Public Concern
People may be worried about the spread of the virus and its potential severity.
Health Department Assurance
The health department assures that the current variant, Omicron RF.5, is not harmful.
- Location
- Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
- Patient Age
- 65 years old
- Date of Positive Test
- July 23
- Total Cases in Andhra Pradesh
- 49
- Current Variant
- Omicron RF.5
- Patient Condition
- Stable
- Hospital
- Ruia Hospital
- Preventive Measures
- Advised by health department
