KARACHI: Famous Pakistani actor Ali Rehman has tested positive for Covid-19 and urged people to wear face masks to protect themselves from the virus.
Taking to Instagram today, the actor, who is currently in isolation, confirmed the news with a heartfelt note, urging everyone to take protective steps and wear face masks to defeat the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
He wrote: “Despite being super careful and taking all precautions, I have unfortunately tested positive for COVID-19. I have informed everyone that I have come in contact with and Alhamdulillah they are all safe.”
The actor continued: “Please keep me in your prayers and thoughts. Wear a mask and follow all SOPs for yourself and for those around you.”
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Ali Rehman is not the first Pakistani showbiz celebrity who fell prey to the coronavirus. Earlier, Mahira Khan and Neelum Munir contracted the novel virus and requested everyone to be safe and to follow all the SOPs.
Earlier, Pakistani actress Sanam Jung and her daughter Alaya had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, she confirmed on a social media post.
The actor revealed in an Instagram story that both herself and her daughter Alaya have quarantined themselves. “I would like to inform all my well-wishers that I have tested positive for COVID-19,” she wrote.
“My daughter and I have been in complete isolation and thankfully, Alhamdulillah have no severe symptoms.” she said, adding, “I would request all of you to take this pandemic seriously.”
