This archive report was first published on 12 July 2020.
Bollywood Star Amitabh Bachchan and Family Test Positive for COVID-19 ¶
On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan were admitted to hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.
Their daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aradhya Bachchan were also confirmed positive on Sunday, July 12, 2020.
As of Sunday, July 12, India had recorded 867,020 cases of COVID-19, with 22,762 deaths and 541,227 recoveries.
Kenya's cases crossed the 10,000 mark and settled at 10,105 after 379 more people tested positive on Sunday, with 49 recoveries and one death.
According to Abhishek Bachchan, he and his father were experiencing mild symptoms, but there was no need for panic.
"Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for COVID-19. Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic. Thank you," he said.
Health Minister of Maharashtra state announced on Twitter, "Superheroes Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have been admitted to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai after their coronavirus test came back positive."
Amitabh Bachchan, 77, made his diagnosis public on Saturday, and also took the opportunity to urge those who were close to him during the previous 10 days to get tested.
"I have tested COVID-19 positive...shifted to hospital... hospital informing authorities...family and staff underwent tests, results awaited," Bachchan wrote on Twitter.
"All those that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested," Bachchan added.
