Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Wednesday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain under home quarantine. The 38-year-old actor took to Instagram and posted a statement requesting his fans not to worry about his health as he is doing fine.
"Hello everyone! I have tested positive for Covid. I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols and request those who have come in contact with me to get tested. Stay home, stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance. I request all my well-wishers and fans not to worry about me as I am doing fine. Love, " read the statement by Arjun.
Scores of fans chimed into the comments section as they wish the 'Sarrainodu' star a speedy recovery. On the professional front, Arjun has completed the shoot for 'AA21', and also has got an action-thriller based on red sandal smuggling in India – titled 'Pushpa'– in the pipeline.
Meanwhile, India reported over 3.60 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases and close to 3,300 related deaths in the last 24 hours, its biggest single-day hike since the onset of the pandemic. A total of 3,60,960 new COVID-19 cases, 3,293 related deaths and 2,61,162 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours. Taking the total active cases to 29,78,709, as per the health ministry update on Wednesday morning. The total count of positive cases now stands at 1,79,97,267 whereas the death toll has soared up to 2,01,187 deaths. A total of 1,48,17,371 people have recovered so far from the disease.
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), as many as 28,27,03,789 samples tested for COVID-19 up to April 27. Of these 17,23,912 samples tested on Tuesday. The total doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered stand at over 14,78,27,367 crore, informed the health ministry.
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