A record number of more than 43  lakh samples have been tested in Andhra pradesh so far.  Ten thousand four hundred and eighteen (10,418) fresh Covid- 19 positive cases have been  recorded. At least  71,692  samples were tested in  Andhra Pradesh during the  last 24 hours.  Nine thousand  eight hundred and forty two ( 9,842)  persons  recovered and were discharged from various Covid  hospitals in the State  during the past 24 hours.  <br />'' <br />'' A  total   5,27,512 Covid positive  cases have been recorded  so far in Andhra Pradesh, and  4,25,607 persons have  recovered and discharged from various  Covid hospitals. 97,271 persons  are under Covid  treatment. At least  43,08,762 samples have been tested so far in the State and 4,634  Covid   deaths reported in the State.  <br />'' <br />'' The highest number of 1399  positive cases have been recorded in East Godavari district and followed by  Prakasam district with 1271  during the last 24 hours.<br />''