Famed Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it emerged on Saturday.
Big B announced that he has been shifted to a hospital, and his family’s test results were awaited, while his son urged people to “stay calm and not panic”.
T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020
All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !
“All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested,” Amitabh said.
According to Indian media, he has been taken to Nanavati hospital in Mumbai.
Celebrities and fans wished Amitabh a speedy recovery after he announced that he had been infected with the virus.
