Amitabh Bachchan, one of the most celebrated actors of all time in the country, tweeted on Saturday that he has tested coronavirus positive.
He cautioned those who have come in contact with him to take the COVID-19 test. Several prominent personalities and thousands of users wished him a speedy recovery on Twitter.
"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," he tweeted.
Get well soon sir ! Wishing you a speedy recovery...
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) July 11, 2020
మీకు @SrBachchan త్వరగా నయం కావాలని ఆ భగవంతుడ్ని ప్రార్ధిస్తూ.. https://t.co/URQdY1HEfk
— Gunasekhar (@Gunasekhar1) July 11, 2020
All our best wishes and hearty prayers are with you Amit ji! @SrBachchan Get well Soon! https://t.co/WsmqTw7y9t
— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) July 11, 2020
Extremely saddened to hear the news of Shri #AmitabhBachchan Ji testing COVID Positive.
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) July 11, 2020
Praying for his strength & speedy recovery. @SrBachchan please get well soon!