Singer Kanika Kapoor is the first case of an Indian celebrity testing positive of the novel
coronavirus. The Baby Doll singer confirmed the news on Friday (March 20) on social media and wrote, "For the past 4 days I have had signs of flu, I got myself tested and it came positive for Covid-19. My family and I are in complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward."
As soon as the news broke out, several celebrities and fans shared their concern and wished her a speedy recovery.
Kanika made her TV debut with singing reality show The Voice season 3.
Divyanka Tripathi, who was a host of the show, commented to her post: Oh! Speedy recovery to you Kanika. Stay strong!
Kanika’s full post read:
Contact mapping of people I have been in touch with is underway as well. I was scanned at the airport as per normal procedure 10days ago when I came back home, the symptoms have developed only 4 days ago. At this stage I would like to urge you all to practice self isolation and get tested if you have the signs. I am feeling ok, like a normal flu and a mild fever, however we need to be sensible citizens at this time and think of all around us. We can get through this without panic only if we listen to the experts and our local, state and central government directives. Wishing everyone good health. Jai Hind ! Take care, KK
Sunil Grover, Rannvijay Singha, Karishma Tanna to Ekta Kapoor, many TV celebrities commented on her post.
The singer had recently returned from London and then travelled from Mumbai to Lucknow on March 11. As per sources and reports, she had cough when she reached Lucknow. As per social media speculations she got past Lucknow airport without adequate screening with the help of some airport staff.
As per sources, she attended a party thrown by a Lucknow-based builder at a politician's house last Saturday. The party was attended by senior bureaucrats, politicians and other well-known people of Lucknow, and everyone will now be screened for the coronavirus.