Paresh Rawal tests positive for COVID-19

New Delhi: Actor-politician Paresh Rawal has tested positive for coronavirus, two weeks after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. The actor revealed the news in Twitter on Friday night.

“Unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19.” In his tweet, Mr. Rawal also asked those who were in his vicinity in the recent past to get themselves tested: “All those that have come in contact with me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested.”

The “Hera Pheri” actor got his first vaccine shot on March 9, which he revealed in a tweet. Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the former BJP MP wrote: “V for vaccines! Thanks to all the doctors and nurses and the front line health care workers and the scientists. Thanks, Narendra Modi.” Mr. Rawal can be seen flashing the victory sign in the photo clicked at the vaccine center.