Mumbai: Actor Swara Bhasker Friday said she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus and is under home quarantine.
In a Twitter post, the 33-year-old actor shared that she and her family members developed symptoms for COVID-19 since January 5 and had isolated themselves.
“Hello Covid! Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating and in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. So grateful for family & to be at home. Stay safe everyone,” Bhasker said.
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In an accompanying statement, the actor urged everyone who came in contact with her to get themselves tested.
“I’m taking all necessary precautions. I’ve informed everyone I met in the week prior about my having Covid; but if anyone else did come into contact with me please get yourself tested. Double mask up and stay safe you all,” Bhasker added.
Hello Covid! 😬
Just got my RT-PCR test resulted and have tested positive. Been isolating & in quarantine. Symptoms include fever, a splitting headache and loss of taste. Double vaccinated so hope this passes soon. 🤞🏾
SO grateful for family & to be at home.
Stay safe everyone 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/2vk7Ei7QyG— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) January 6, 2022
Mumbai reported 20,181 new COVID-19 cases Thursday and four more patients succumbed to the disease, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).