According to the latest reports, four members of the Bachchan family, Amitabh, Abhishek, Aishwarya and Aaradhya, have tested positive for COVID-19. The first update came late night on July 11, when Amitabh Bachchan tweeted to let his fans know that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, and was admitted to the Nanavati Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, with mild symptoms. Later the same night, Abhishek Bachchan also took to Twitter to confirm that he had COVID-19, and was admitted with his father.
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As per protocol, their Juhu home, Jalsa, was visited and sanitised by the BMC while other family members and staff were tested for COVID-19. This afternoon, the BMC confirmed that while the initial antigen tests came negative for other family members, further tests established Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya as COVID-19 positive. Both mother and daughter are reported to have minor symptoms and are quarantining at their home at the moment.
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As soon as the news broke, wishes started pouring in from fans and industry alike. Understanding how the news is likely to send out waves through media and public, given their position as public figures, Abhishek Bachchan has kept his followers posted through Twitter, urging them not to panic, while the veteran actor expressed his gratitude for his fans on the platform.
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