MUMBAI: Famous Bollywood actor Govinda has been diagnosed with coronavirus and isolated himself at home, his wife Sunita Ahuja said on Monday.
As per details, talking to Indian media, Sunita said Govinda was tested positive on Sunday morning. “His (Govinda) symptoms are absolutely mild. There’s nothing to worry about. He is quarantining at home and taking precautions” she added.
Later, Sunita also revealed that before the actor tested positive, she was battling the virus. According to Indian media, she was diagnosed with the virus a few weeks ago.
Entertainment industry tracker, columnist and writer Sreedhar Pillai said, “Actor #Govinda tests positive for #COVID19. He is under home quarantine. Wishing him a speedy recovery,” he tweeted.
Actor #Govinda tests positive for #COVID19. He is under home quarantine. Wishing him a speedy recovery. pic.twitter.com/Z2TJIMmWcg
— Sreedhar Pillai (@sri50) April 4, 2021
On the other hand, Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar have tested positive for the novel coronavirus today (Monday).
The two actors shared the news on Instagram, within minutes of each other. They have been working on Shashank Khaitan’s film, Mr Lele. Both actors said they are currently in isolation and are following the necessary protocols listed by the doctors.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19. As of today, I have mild symptoms, but am feeling ok and have isolated myself. I am following the protocol given by my doctor and health professionals,” Bhumi wrote in a note.
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India recorded 103,558 new Covid cases on Monday, its biggest-ever one-day figure, data from the health ministry showed – taking the national total to 12.59 million cases.
The country added 478 new deaths, raising the toll to 165,101. India has the world’s third-highest number of cases after the US, with 30 million, and Brazil, with just under 13 million.
Single-day infections have been rising since early February when they fell to below 9,000 after peaking at almost 100,000 in September.
India’s wealthiest state, Maharashtra, home to the financial capital, Mumbai, will impose a weekend lockdown and night curfew on its 110 million people in response to the rise in cases, authorities announced on Sunday.
