COVID-19 pandemic in Andhra Pradesh

[6] The state has defined its containment cluster in urban areas to encompass 3 km radius, from the location where the COVID-19 positive case is detected.

[8] On March 10, Andhra state government started a two-day door-to door survey to identify people who had recently traveled to COVID-19 affected countries.

[10][11] RCCE (Risk Communication and Community Engagement) strategy was adapted with the support of UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund), to reach training and awareness on Covid-appropriate behaviour to 1.06 crore households.

The samples are managed by the government health department and the test subjects are required to produce an ID proof and Aadhaar number.

[14] On 25 March 2020, through its village volunteers, the state distributed 1 kg red gram and April's quota of rice, to all its ration card holders.

[20] On 31 March 2020, all district administration in Andhra Pradesh were directed by the state government to prepare shelter with lodging and boarding services for migrant labors and homeless.