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After Big B, Abhishek Bachchan tests positive for Covid-19

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Jul 12, 2020, at 05:39 am

Mumbai/IBNS: After his father Amitabh Bachchan, now actor Abhishek Bachchan has also tested positive for Covid-19.

Abhishek tweeted, "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."

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. ????????
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020

"The BMC has been in touch and we are complying with them."

The BMC has been in touch and we are complying with them. ????????
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020

Actor Riteish Deshmukh, who is known to be close to Abhishek, tweeted, "Get well soon my brother -@juniorbachchan- praying for the family’s well being and good health- love you man."

Get well soon my brother - @juniorbachchan - praying for the family’s well being and good health- love you man
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) July 11, 2020

#AbhishekBachchan.Covid19 #AmitabhBachchan

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