Akshay Kumar has informed fans that he had tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday morning and now the actor has revealed that he has been admitted to a hospital as a ‘precautionary measure’. Akshay was admitted to a hospital in Powai around 5 pm on Sunday evening. Confirming the same in a social media post the actor shared, "Thank you, everyone, for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working. I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalized. I hope to be back soon.”
The star, who was shooting for "Ram Setu" in the city, urged all those who came in contact with him to get themselves tested.
"I would sincerely request all those that have come in contact with me get themselves tested and take care of. Back in action soon!" he said. As soon as the actor announced the news, scores of fans wished him a speedy recovery.
Some 45 crew members working on Ram Setu have also tested positive for COVID-19, reports news agency PTI. A 100-strong crew was meant to work on the film in Madh Island; 40 junior artistes and five people from Akshay Kumar's team were infected, the mandatory COVID test showed. B N Tiwari, President, Federation of Western India Cine Employees, told PTI: "They all have been quarantined after testing positive. Out of those, 40 were junior artistes while the rest were Akshay's make-up team, their assistants. Now the shooting has been halted indefinitely."
On Monday, Bhumi Pednekar and Vicky Kaushal, co-stars of the new film Mr. Lele, also announced that they had tested positive for COVID-19. Both said they were infected despite taking precautions. "Steam, Vitamin C, Food, and a happy mood are my go-to," Bhumi wrote in her post.