Veteran music composer Bappi Lahiri is the latest celebrity who has tested positive for COVID-19. He has been admitted to Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai and is being kept under observation. His spokesperson confirmed the news and released a statement that reads: “He seeks blessings and wishes of his fans, friends and everyone from India and abroad. On behalf of Bappi Da, we passing his message to all his well-wishers and fans to stay healthy, stay blessed."
Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema Lahiri Bansal too has released a statement that reads as follows:
"Bappi Da has exercised immense precaution but has been detected with mild Covid symptoms. He has been admitted under the care of Dr Udwadia at Breach Candy Hospital purely as a precautionary measure due to his age. He will be fine and home soon. Thank You for keeping him in your prayers always."
The news of Bappi da testing positive for Covid-19 comes days after the musician had revealed that he had registered for the Covid-19 vaccine. It is not clear though if he took the first shot of the vaccine.
"I’ve just pre-registered for my #COVID19Vaccine – what are you waiting for! As soon as I found out that us over 60’s and those aged between 45-59 with a specified co-morbidity are now able to get our jab booked in, I felt a sense of relief that the end to this pandemic is in sight. It was quick & simple to register at Cowin.gov.in (link in bio) and I urge all of my friends in this age bracket to do the same!" He shared on Instagram.
Several Bollywood celebrities including Aamir Khan, Kartik Aaryan, Vikrant Massey, Paresh Rawal, Milind Soman, R. Madhavan and Rohit Saraf have tested positive over the past few days, and are under quarantine.