Social media is at a buzz ever since the news of Amitabh Bachchan testing positive for coronavirus surfaced, with fans & celebs wishing speedy recovery to the megastar.

He has been admitted to Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai.

The actor himself took to his social media account to inform his followers about his status, assuring everyone that his family and staff have undergone tests and results are awaited.

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Meanwhile, bringing some sigh of relief, Maharashtra Health Minister, Rajesh Tope has shared that the actor is stable and Abhishek Bachchan also took to Twitter to announce he and his dad both tested positive earlier today and they both have mild symptoms.


Despite having mild symptoms Big B chose to get hospitalised instead of home quarantining, as the actor has medical comorbidities.

The term comorbidity mean a person suffering from multiple disorders.

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For the uninitiated, Amitabh Bachchan is a TB and Hepatitis B survivor. He is still surviving on 25 per cent liver function. Also he also falls in the age category that is vulnerable and so the actor doesn't want to take chances.

Here’s wishing the superstar & his son Abhishek Bachchan a speedy recovery!