Bachchans including Aishwarya Rai stable, 54 close contacts traced


Chennai: Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan, son Abishek Bachchan, daughter-in-law Aishwarya and granddaughter Aaradhya, who were tested positive for coronavirus infection recently, are said to be stable.

Stating that Abhishek will be discharged soon, sources said twenty-six staffers working across four bungalows of the Bachchans tested negative for coronavirus. It is said that 54 close contacts of the family were traced.

While Amitabh and Abhishek are still in hospital, Aishwarya and Aaradhya are in their home. “Aishwarya and Aaradhya have also tested COVID-19 positive. They will be self quarantining at home. The BMC has been updated of their situation and are doing the needful.The rest of the family including my Mother have tested negative. Thank you all for your wishes and prayer,” shared Abhishek.

He added: “My father and I remain in hospital till the doctors decide otherwise. Everyone please remain cautious and safe. Please follow all rules!”

Amitabh posted, “…to them that have expressed their concern, their prayers and their wishes for Abhishek Aishwarya Aaradhya and me .. my unending gratitude and love ..”

He added: “It shall not be possible for me to acknowledge and respond to all the prayers and wishes expressed by them that have shown concern towards Abhishek, Aishwarya, Aaradhya and me .. I put my hands together and say ..? Thank you for your eternal love and affection ..”

He had earlier posted: “I have tested CoviD positive .. shifted to Hospital .. hospital informing authorities .. family and staff undergone tests , results awaited ..All that have been in close proximity to me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested !”