Kamal Haasan Tests Positive For COVID-19 After US Trip, Urges Fans To Stay Safe

Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan took to his social media account on Monday to share that he has tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from his trip to the US.?

In his statement, he added that he had been isolated at a hospital.

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"I had mild cough following my return from the USA. When I tested, the coronavirus infection was confirmed. I have isolated myself in hospital."

Apart from updating his condition, he urged his fans not to forget that the COVID-19 pandemic isn't over yet.?

He wrote,?

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"Let's all understand that the pandemic is not over yet and behave accordingly. Stay safe."

As soon as Kamal shared the news with his fans, they flooded his comments section with 'speedy recovery wishes.?

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The 67-year-old actor recently travelled to the US to launch his fashion brand, House of Khaddar. Haasan was present at the event that took place in Chicago.

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According to reports, after returning to India, Kamal had resumed shooting for Bigg Boss Tamil to host the weekend episodes.?

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Even during the shoot of the weekend episodes, he reportedly showed no sign of sickness as he engaged with contestants in the house and the audience in the studio, the way he always used to.?

Fans are hopeful that he would bounce back stronger as he is fully vaccinated after getting both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.?

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