Prithviraj Sukumaran tests COVID-19 positive; goes into self-isolation : Bollywood News

Malayalam film star Prithviraj Sukumaran has tested positive for COVID-19. The actor who is asymptomatic has gone into self-isolation. The actor shared the news on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon. He informed that he is fine and requested all those who came in his contact to get tested.

Prithviraj who has been shooting for his next Jana Gana Mana since October 7 was tested along with his crew ahead of the beginning of the schedule and also after the shoot was wrapped up. "Hello everyone! I've been shooting for Dijo Jose Anthony's "Jana Gana Mana'' since the 7th of October. We had strict protocols in place with regards to COVID regulations and associated safety measures. As is the norm, all involved in the shoot were tested before the schedule started and after the last day of shoot in the courtroom set we had put up, tests were repeated. Unfortunately, the test results this time came back positive and I have gone into isolation. I'm asymptomatic and am doing fine now. All primary and secondary contacts have been advised to isolate and get tested. Hoping to recover soon and get back to work ASAP. Cheers and thanks for the love and concern," he wrote.

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A post shared by Prithviraj Sukumaran (@therealprithvi) on Oct 20, 2020 at 12:19am PDT

Meanwhile, director Dijo Jose told a daily that he has not taken the test yet and therefore it is not possible for him to confirm whether he is positive or negative for the virus. He also said that those in quarantine will be taking tests before going back home.

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