Mumbai: Actor Akshay Kumar on Sunday informed that he has contracted COVID-19 and is currently 'under home quarantine'.
The 'Good Newwz' actor took to Twitter to post a statement and confirmed the news.
"I wish to inform everyone that, earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself," he wrote.
Hoping to get back in action soon, Kumar added, "I am under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care. I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me to get themselves tested and take care of. Back in action very soon!"
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 4, 2021
As soon as the actor announced the news, scores of fans wished him a speedy recovery.
Recently, Alia Bhatt, Paresh Rawal, Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Rohit Saraf were among those who had tested positive for COVID-19.
Earlier, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora, and some others were infected with the virus.
(ANI)
