Mumbai: Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan has tested negative for COVID-19 and discharged from Nanavati Hospital here.
His son and actor Abhishek Bachchan confirmed the news in his Twitter post.
?? my father, thankfully, has tested negative on his latest Covid-19 test and has been discharged from the hospital. He will now be at home and rest. Thank you all for all your prayers and wishes for him. ??
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 2, 2020
Abhishek, however, will continue his treatment at the hospital.
I, Unfortunately due to some comorbidities remain Covid-19 positive and remain in hospital. Again, thank you all for your continued wishes and prayers for my family. Very humbled and indebted. ??
I’ll beat this and come back healthier! Promise. ??— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) August 2, 2020
Amitabh was admitted to the hospital along with his son Abhishek after they tested positive for the virus on July 11.
Later, his daughter-in-law Aishwarya and granddaughter Aaradhya were also found infected. They remained in home isolation initially but were later shifted to the hospital after developing symptoms. They recovered from the infection and were discharged from the hospital on July 27.
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