Coronavirus update: Akshay Kumar tests positive, goes into home quarantine

Akshay Kumar is the latest member of the Hindi film industry to test positive for COVID-19. The actor revealed that he had tested positive and was going into home quarantine as a result. 

"I wish to inform everyone that earlier this morning, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols, I have immediately isolated myself. I'm under home quarantine and have sought necessary medical care," Akshay wrote.

He added, "I would sincerely request all those that have come in close contact with me to get themselves tested and take care."

The actor has returned to Mumbai following the completion of his schedule for Ram Setu (2021). He was shooting alongside Nushrratt Bharuccha and Jacqueline Fernandez till last week in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, where the mahurat of the film took place. 

Akshay Kumar is the latest of the big names in the industry to test positive. In the last week alone, R Madhavan, Bappi Lahiri and Alia Bhatt were among those to test positive. March saw Ranbir Kapoor, Kartik Aaryan, Satish Kaushik, director Amit Ravindernath Sharma and Aamir Khan test positive.

After a lull, India is seeing a second wave of infection which is much bigger than the first wave, causing worries. 

Akshay Kumar is currently awaiting the release of the much delayed Sooryavanshi (2021) on 30 April, while Aanand L Rai's Atrangi Re (2021) will arrive on 6 August. The actor also has the spy thriller, Bell Bottom (2021), lined up for release on 28 May.