It is also reported that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan daughter Aaradhya has also been admitted to hospital for treatment of the virus.
Earlier, both mother and daughter - Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya Bachchan were found infected with the novel disease. The test results of the second report came out July 12, following which, the due were placed under home quarantine.
Unlike Amitabh Bachchan who had mild symptoms of the novel COVID-19 virus, the mother-daughter duo were found to be asymptomatic.
With this, a total of 16 people from the house including domestic helpers and guards have tested positive while Jaya Bachchan has tested negative in the antigen test.
Earlier on July 11, Amitabh Bachchan and son Abhishek Bachchan were found to be infected with the novel disease while Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai and Aaradhya Bachchan tested negative for COVID-19.
The very next day, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner later revealed that Aishwarya and Aaradhya have tested positive for Coronavirus in their second test. The test results of the second report came out on July 12, following which, the duo were placed under home quarantine.
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Using his verified Twitter account, Amitabh on Sunday expressed gratitude to fans, well-wishers and colleagues for showering concern and prayers, after he and his family members tested Covid-19 positive.
Unlike Amitabh Bachchan who had mild symptoms of the novel COVID-19 virus, the mother-daughter duo were found to be asymptomatic.
Around 54 people had come in contact with the Bachchan family, out of which 28 have been quarantined. At the Bachchans' residence in Jalsa, 26 people were said to be at high risk. Their swab tests were done on Sunday and their Covid-19 reports have come out as negative. The 26 staff members have been kept in quarantine for two weeks, reportedly.
Meanwhile, BMC officials have sealed Bachchan's famed house Jalsa and sanitised the entire building after Amitabh and Abhishek tested positive for COVID-19.
Scores of celebrities from all the quarters, as well as a bevy of admirers, have poured in tons of messages wishing the family a speedy recovery.