Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar tests positive as India virus surge worsens


In this file photo taken on January 02, 2021 Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar attends the launch of Segways, Mumbai's police two-wheeled self-balancing scooter, in Mumbai. - Bollywood star Akshay Kumar said on April 4 he has tested positive for Covid-19, the latest high-profile personality in India who has contracted the virus as the vast nation battles a new wave of cases. - AFP

MUMBAI, April 4 (AFP): Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar said Sunday he has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest Indian celebrity to contract the virus as the vast nation battles a new wave of cases.

India reported 93,249 new daily infections on Sunday, according to health ministry data, the highest increase since September, taking the total known cases to almost 12.5 million.

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