Actor Arjun Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19
Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor on Sunday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic. The 35-year-old actor said he is "feeling ok" and will be under home quarantine.
"It is my duty to inform all of you that I have tested positive for coronavirus. I'm feeling ok and I'm asymptomatic.
"I have isolated myself at home under the advice of doctors and authorities and will be under home quarantine,"Arjun posted a statement on Instagram.
The actor had last week begun the shooting for his latest film, also featuring Rakul Preet, here.
Soon after Arjun shared his diagnosis, industry colleagues including filmmaker Karan Johar, actors Kriti Sanon, Parineeti Chopra, Huma Qureshi, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Nimrat Kaur, Patralekhaa, Aditi Rao Hydari and family members Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Sanjay Kapoor, Janvhi Kapoor and Harshavarrdhan Kapoor wished him speedy recovery.
Arjun thanked people for their well-wishes and said he would keep the fans updated regarding his health.
"I thank you all in advance for your support and I will keep you all updated about my health in the days to come. These are extraordinary and unprecedented times and I have faith that all of humanity will overcome this virus," he added.
On September 1, Arjun shared on social media that he was "grateful" to be back on sets with necessary precautions.
The Kaashive Nair-directed untitled romance feature also stars John Abraham and Aditi Rao Hydari. It is produced by T-Series along with Nikkhil Advani's Emmay Entertainment and Abraham's JA Entertainment.
On Saturday, Maharashtra's COVID tally reached 8,83,862 cases, with deaths toll touching 26,276.
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Bomb threat to private school in Udupi: Police conduct inspection
Udupi: A bomb threat was reported at Residency School near Kunjibettu in Udupi. Following the incident, police rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection of the school premises.
An email warning of a bomb explosion was received by the private school located near the MGM College Ground. Acting immediately, the school authorities evacuated the students and assembled them in the ground for safety.
The Udupi police, on high alert, arrived at the location with a canine squad to conduct a thorough search of the school and its surroundings. However, no evidence of explosives was found, according to the police.
The school has over 600 students, all of whom were moved to a safe location within the school grounds. Nearby educational institutions also evacuated their students as a precautionary measure. Investigations into the source of the email are underway.
