Lucknow: Singer Kanika Kapoor tested positive for COVID-19 in Lucknow on Friday, becoming the first Bollywood celebrity to be confirmed with coronavirus. The ‘Baby Doll’ singer, who returned from London recently, has been accused of hiding her travel history to authorities.
People on social media have also criticised her for hosting a lavish party at a 5-star hotel in Lucknow after her return.
Kanika had been apparently experiencing just “signs of flu” for the past four days. She and her family are in “complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward”, the singer said in a social media post.
“I was scanned at the airport as per normal procedure 10 days ago when I came back home. The symptoms 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,” she added in her post.
She has also posted a health update stating that she is “feeling ok, like a normal flu and a mild fever”,
Kanika is known for her songs such as Baby Doll, Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan, Chhil Gaye Naina and Da Da Dasse.
