Pooja Hegde tests positive for coronavirus

Actor Pooja Hegde, who is currently working on the tentatively titled Tamil project Thalapathy 65 with Vijay, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. 

Pooja shared the news with fans on social media. In a statement, the actor announced that she has isolated herself and is quarantined at her residence. 

“Hello everyone. This is to inform you all that I have tested positive for COVID-19. Following all the protocols I have isolated, and home-quarantined myself,” the Radhe Shyam actor wrote.  

Pooja also requested people who came in contact with her recently to get tested for COVID-19.  “I request all those who have come in contact with me recently to get tested too,” the statement read.  

Expressing gratitude to her fans and well-wishers for extending their support to her, Pooja wrote, “Thank you for your love and support I am currently recuperating well. Please stay home, stay safe and take care.”