Alia Bhatt Tests Positive for COVID-19, Says 'Have Immediately Isolated Myself'

Actress Alia Bhatt, on Friday, said that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is under home quarantine, reports The Economic Times.

The 'Dear Zindagi' actress took to Instagram Stories to share the news, saying that she is under home quarantine and following all the safety protocols advised by her doctors.

"I have tested positive for COVID-19. I have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine.

"I am following all safety protocols under the advice of my doctors. Grateful for all your love and support. Please stay safe and take care," the 28-year-old wrote.

Bhatt had earlier this month tested negative for the coronavirus and resumed work after her actor-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor, and film-maker Sanjay Leela Bhansali - who had been filming for 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' with her, tested positive.

Kapoor tested negative for COVID-19 last week, while reports suggest that Bhansali has also recovered from the virus.

On Thursday, Mumbai reported 8,646 new coronavirus cases, its highest one-day rise since the outbreak of the pandemic. The city's overall caseload tally stands at 4,23,360.