Andhra Pradesh: Migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh agitate at quarantine centre

Demanding to return to ir hometown amid coronavirus lockdown, migrant workers from Uttar Presh agitated at Kanchikacherla quarantine centre in Andhra Presh on Thursday. As many as 45 migrant workers are presently staying at quarantine centre for last 14 days as y were stopped and quarantined while going on foot to ir respective homes.

"We have been here since 14 days. We want to go back to our homes," one of m said. workers alleged that body is looking after m or taking care of m in quarantine centre.

migrants furr claimed that y have approached local Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO) many times but it was of use. workers threatened ministration with hunger strikes until given clarification as to when y can return to ir hometown.

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COVID-19 cases in AP

According to latest data by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Andhra Presh has 3251 confirmed cases of coronavirus with 2125 patients being discharged/recovered and 59 deaths.

COVID-19 cases in India reaches at 1,58,333 with 83,004, active cases. 67,692 people have recovered while 4,531 have died as lockdown continues till May 31 with relaxed restrictions.

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(With ncy inputs)