Sonu Sood has revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Amid the pandemic, the Acharya (2021) actor has been helping the vulnerable cope with various crises.
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) April 17, 2021
Sood tweeted on Saturday, "This is to inform everyone that I have tested positive this morning for COVID-19. As a part of precautions, I have already quarantined myself & taking utmost care. But don't worry this gives me ample time to solve your problems. Remember I'm always there for you all (sic).''
The actor's revelation comes hours after actor Sumeet Vyas also tested positive for the infection. With the surge in the second wave of the COVID-19 virus, the industry has seen a growing spate of affected people. Vyas took to Instagram to inform fans about his condition. He wrote, "Hello, So i've tested positive for COVID-19. I'm taking all the necessary precautions, taking medication prescribed by my doctors and putting myself under home quarantine (sic)."
Director Hansal Mehta, meanwhile, revealed that his wife and daughters were symptomatic and were being tested for COVID-19.
Inspite of precautions my wife and daughters are symptomatic and are being treated for COVID-19 while we await test results from overworked labs. Please, please stay indoors. All your festivals, all your prayers can be done privately this time. Please take care. PLEASE MASK UP.
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) April 17, 2021
At the same time, artistes Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal tested negative for the virus. The artistes had contracted COVID-19 a couple of weeks ago. Kaushal put up a post on Friday to announce the development, while Kaif tested negative on Saturday morning.
The Hindi film industry is under a lockdown owing to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. The Maharashtra government has curtailed film and advertisement shoots across the state till 31 May.