Mumbai: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abhishek Bachchan, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday, are “clinically stable” now.
A source from the Nanavati hospital, where Big B and Junior B are undergoing treatment, told PTI on Monday that the actors are stable after the first line of medication and they do not require any aggressive treatment.
“They both are in the (isolation) ward and are clinically stable. At present, they do not require aggressive treatment. They are okay with the first line of medication. They are being given supportive therapy,” said the source.
“Their vitals and appetite are fine,” added the source.
On Saturday, Amitabh Bachchan took to his Twitter handle to reveal that he had tested positive for COVID-19 and been shifted to Nanavati hospital in Mumbai.
T 3590 -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 !— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 11, 2020
Later, Abhishek took to Twitter to share that he and his father both have tested positive and they will remain in the hospital until the doctors discharge them.
Earlier today both my father and I tested positive for COVID 19. Both of us having mild symptoms have been admitted to hospital. We have informed all the required authorities and our family and staff are all being tested. I request all to stay calm and not panic. Thank you. 🙏🏽
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) July 11, 2020
On Sunday, Aishwarya and her eight-year-old daughter Aaradhya also tested positive for COVID-19. Abhishek shared the news on Twitter and stated that they will be quarantining at home.
Amitabh thanked his fans and well-wishers for their concern and prayers for his family.
T 3592 – 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 ..— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12, 2020
T 3591 – … to them that have expressed their concern, their prayers and their wishes for Abhishek Aishwarya Aaradhya and me .. my unending gratitude and love ..❤️
वो सब जिन्होंने अपनी प्रार्थनाएँ अभिषेक, ऐश्वर्या आराध्या और मुझे , व्यक्त की हैं , मेरा हृदय पूर्वक आभार 🌹
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 12, 2020
