Arjun Rampal, Neil Nitin Mukesh test Covid-19 positive

Bollywood actors Arjun Rampal and Neil Nitin Mukesh are the latest celebrities to have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The actors informed their fans about their diagnosis on social media. Arjun took to Instagram and shared a note saying, "I have tested for Covid-19. Even though I am asymptomatic, I have isolated myself and home quarantined, getting the needed medical care. I am following all protocols as is required of me."

He then urged everyone who had come in close proximity to him recently to take necessary precautions. "To all those who have been in contact with me in the past 10 days, please take care and take the necessary precautions. This is a very scary time for us but if we are aware and wise for a short span of time, it will yield long term benefits. Together, we can and we will fight Corona!"

While Neil, whose family has also tested positive for Covid-19 and are under quarantine, shared his condition in a similar note on his Instagram. "Inspite of all necessary precautions, including staying home, unfortunately, members of my family and I have tested positive for Covid-19,” he penned. “We are all home quarantined, following the essential protocols and taking medication as prescribed by our doctors. We thank all of you for you love and good wishes. Take care and stay safe!"

Neil captioned his note saying, "Need all your love and blessings. Please do not take the situation out there lightly."

Recently, Sonu Sood, Manish Malhotra, Sumeet Vyas and others tested positive for Covid-19. Earlier, celebrities such as Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were infected with the virus.

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