Bhajan singer Anup Jalota has revealed he is in isolation at a hotel in suburban Andheri hotel in Mumbai after he returned from London. He is in isolation as a preventive measure in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Anup was in Europe for a concert and landed in Mumbai early Tuesday.
Sharing a picture of himself from the hotel, Anup wrote on Facebook, “I am in awe with the Medical Care offered by BMC for passengers who are 60+. I was taken to Hotel Mirage as I landed MUM from LDN ;a team of doctors was sent to attend me. I appeal each passenger landing here to cooperate and help in controlling the further spread #COVID19india.”
A spokesperson for the singer said Jalota is in isolation for two days but has not undergone test for coronavirus yet. “Anup ji hasn’t gone for coronavirus test. He is alright. He is in isolation for two days for formalities, because he has just arrived from Europe tour including UK and Germany,” his spokesperson said in a statement.
Amid advisory that people must avoid going out unless absolutely necessary, gyms, schools and colleges have been closed till March 31 in many parts of India. The release dates for several films have been postponed. Films such as Akshay Kumar’s Sooryavanshi and Parineeti Chopra’s Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar have been postponed indefinitely.