Music director Bappi Lahiri tests positive for Covid-19, hospitalised in Mumbai
- Bappi Lahiri's family has requested everyone who has come in contact to get tested as a precautionary measure
Veteran music composer and singer Bappi Lahiri has been admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
His family has requested everyone who has come in contact to get tested as a precautionary measure.
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On behalf of Bappi Lahiri, his spokesperson shared, "Despite utmost precautions, unfortunately Mr Bappi Lahiri has tested positive for Covid 19. He is under very good and expert care at the Breach Candy Hospital. Bappi dada's family requests all those who came in contact with him in the recent past to get themselves tested as a precautionary measure."
"He seeks blessings and wishes of his fans, friends and everyone from India and abroad. On behalf of Bappi Da, we are passing his message to all his well-wishers and fans to stay healthy, stay blessed."
Bappi Lahiri has mild Covid symptoms
His daughter Rema Lahiri Bansal issued an official statement that said, "Bappi Da has exercised immense precaution but has been detected with mild Covid symptoms. He has been admitted under the care of Dr Udwadia at Breach Candy Hospital purely as a precautionary measure due to his age. He will be fine and home soon. Thank You for keeping him in your prayers always."
Just recently, he took to Instagram and informed everyone that he has pre-registered for the Covid-19 vaccine. He wrote, "I’ve just pre-registered for my #COVID19Vaccine – what are you waiting for! As soon as I found out that us over 60’s and those aged between 45-59 with a specified co-morbidity are now able to get our jab booked in, I felt a sense of relief that the end to this pandemic is in sight. It was quick & simple to register at Cowin.gov.in (link in bio) and I urge all of my friends in this age bracket to do the same!"
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