John Abraham, wife test positive for COVID-19

“We are both vaccinated and experience mild symptoms,” the actor said

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Actor John Abraham and wife Priya Runchal have tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to his Instagram handle, John shared an official statement: 'I came in contact 3 days ago with someone who I later learned had COVID. Priya and I have tested positive for COVID. We have been quarantined at home so haven't been in contact with anyone else. We are both vaccinated and experience mild symptoms. Please stay well and healthy. Masks up.'

Recently, several other Bollywood personalities including Kareena Kapoor, Nora Fatehi, Mrunal Thakur, Rhea Kapoor and husband Karan Boolani also tested positive for the coronavirus.

Maharashtra logged 11,877 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, according to reports. Mumbai has been witnessing major surge in the COVID-19 cases, amid Omicron variant scare.

Civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal on Sunday sought to allay apprehensions of citizens, saying that 89 per cent of the infections are asymptomatic and 90 per cent of beds are vacant. He urged people to strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols.

John was last seen in the film Satyameva Jayate 2.