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Amitabh Bachchan Tests Positive For COVID-19: Health Minister Rajesh Tope Says Big B Is Asymptomatic, In STABLE Condition

Maharashtra’s Health Minister Rajesh Tope gives a relieving update on Amitabh Bachchan testing positive for Coronavirus; here’s what it is

Divya Ramnani

Sun Jul 12 2020, 01:09:41 5714 views
The news of Amitabh Bachchan, followed by his son Abhishek Bachchan testing positive for Coronavirus has shaken the entire nation, with millions of people praying for their speediest recovery. Both Abhishek and Amitabh took to their respective Twitter accounts and confirmed the same. Now, Maharashtra’s Health Minister Rajesh Tope has given an update in regards to the veteran actor’s condition and it’s a huge sigh of relief. In a conversation with a news channel, he said that Big B is asymptomatic and is in a stable condition.

“He himself tweeted that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is admitted to Nanavati Hospital. He asked those who came in contact with him in the last few days to immediately quarantine themselves. He has comorbidities but is asymptomatic. His condition is stable. I pray to God that he gets well soon," said Tope to Republic. Abhishek Bachchan, too, had confirmed the same on his Twitter account.

“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. The BMC has been in touch and we are complying with them,” wrote the actor.

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Amitabh Bachchan had broken the news saying, “T 3590 -I have tested CoviD positive ..  shifted to Hospital  .. hospital informing  authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited .. All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !”


On a bright note, Aishwarya and Jaya have been tested negative as per reports.  

image source: instagram/amitabhbachchan

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