In Andhra Pradesh, a record number of more than 32 lakh samples have been tested so far. Eight thousand six hundred one   COVID-19 positive cases were recorded, when tested at least  54,463 samples during the last 24 hours.<br />''<br />''Eight  thousand seven hundred and forty one persons recovered and were discharged from various COVID hospitals in the state during the past 24 hours as per the State Covid Nodal Officer in Vijayawada.  <br />''<br />''A total of 3,61,712 COVID positive cases have been reported in the state so far and 2,68,828 persons have been recovered and discharged from various COVID hospitals across the state and  89,516 persons are under COVID treatment.<br />''<br />''Over 32,92,501 samples have been tested so far in the state and 3,368 deaths have been reported. The highest number of 1,441 positive cases were recorded in East Godavari district and followed by S. P. S. Nellore district with 965 during the last 24 hours.<br />