Bollywood actress-turned-politcian Urmila Matondkar announced on Sunday that she has tested positive for coronavirus.
Taking to social media, Urmila said that she has isolated herself at home. She also requested everyone who came in close contact with her to get themselves tested immediately.
In a tweet, the ‘Rangeela’ actress also urged her fans and followers to take care during the Diwali festivities.
“I’ve tested positive for #COVID19. I’m fine n have isolated myself in home quarantine. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately,” she wrote.
“Also humbly request all you lovely people to take care of yourselves during the Diwali festivities,” Urmila added.
On Saturday, Mumbai reported 301 new coronavirus infections and three fatalities. It took the city’s caseload to 7,55,632 and death toll to16,244. There are 3,966 active COVID-19 cases.
Matondkar, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on a Congress ticket, joined the ruling Shiv Sena last year.
