Kamal tests +ve, hospitalised

Chennai: Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19 and a hospital here, which is treating him, said the actor’s condition is stable.

The actor is on medical management and his condition is stable, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre said in a bulletin, adding Haasan tested positive for the virus following his admission for lower respiratory tract infection and fever.

Haasan tweeted, “I had mild cough following my return from the USA. When I tested, the coronavirus infection was confirmed. I have isolated myself in hospital. Everyone should be on guard realising that the COVID-19 spread has not faded.”

Chief Minister M K Stalin tweeted wishing Haasan an early recovery to resume his work. PMK founder leader S Ramadoss and the actor’s fans and MNM workers were among others who wished Haasan a quick recovery. During his visit, Haasan had on November 15 held discussions at Chicago with his North Americabased supporters who apprised him on their initiatives so far and future plans. The MNM chief congratulated them for their support to their motherland, despite being in a foreign country for work. Haasan returned home recently. -(PTI)