Akshay Kumar tests positive for Covid-19
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has tested positive for Covid-19. The actor made the announcement early morning on social media.
“I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for Covid-19,” he tweeted. “Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself. I’m under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care,” added Akshay.
He then requested everyone who has been near him to get tested. “I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care. Back in action very soon,” concluded the Laxmii actor.
Akshay has been on a roll since the lockdown alleviated last year. According to the Hindustan Times, he has started and finished shoots for multiple projects, including Bell Bottom and Atrangi Re. He was working on Ram Setu before he tested positive.
The actor is the latest Bollywood celebrity to test positive for the disease. Recently, Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and multiple others tested positive.
On Friday, Alia Bhatt had tweeted, “Hello all, I have tested positive for Covid-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care.”
Before this, her boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor and his mother Neetu Kapoor had also tested positive.
