After Shilpa Shirodkar, Nikita Dutta tests COVID positive with her mom, pens concern for fans: 'Stay safe everyone'

Actress Nikita Dutta, who was last seen in Saif Ali Khan's Jewel Thief, has now tested positive for COVID-19. Nikita took to her Instagram to share this major health update and informed that she and her mother are Covid positive, and asked fans to 'stay safe'. Sharing the news on her Instagram story, Nikita wrote, "Covid has come to say hello to my mum and me. Hoping this uninvited guest doesn't stay long. See you after this short quarantine. Stay safe, everyone."

As per the latest information, Nikita is currently under home quarantine and is said to be experiencing only mild symptoms. She has also postponed all work-related commitments until further notice.

Covid positive Shilpa Shirodkar shares health update

A few days ago, Shilpa informed her followers that she had tested positive for COVID. However, in the latest Instagram story, Shilpa confirmed that she's recovered and feeling fine. Shilpa took to Instagram stories, where she shared her health update and wrote: “Finally recovered, feeling fine, thank you each one of you for your love. Have a super blessed Thursday.”

It was on May 19 that the actress announced that she had tested positive for COVID-19, a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared: “Hello people! I have tested positive for COVID. Stay safe and wear your mask!- Shilpa Shirodkar.” For the caption, she wrote, “Stay Safe.”

Rise in COVID-19 cases

A rise in COVID-19 cases has been recorded across Asia. Several cases have been reported in Hong Kong and Singapore. According to the Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection, the virus is quite active.

(With inputs from IANS)