Actor Sonu Sood on Saturday took to his Twitter handle to inform his fans and followers that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The actor, who turned Messiah of the migrants during the coronavirus-induced lockdown last year, shared the news while mentioning that his mood and spirit was "super positive".
In a note on the micro-blogging site, Sonu wrote, "Covid - positive. Mood & spirit - super positive. Hi everyone, this is to inform you that i have tested positive this morning for covid -19 as a part of precautions i have already quarantined my self & taking utmost care, but don't worry this gives me ample time to solve your problems remember i'm always there for you all."
Take a look at Sonu's tweet here:
As soon as Sonu Sood shared the news, his fans jumped to the comments section of the tweet and wished him a speedy recovery.
"Get well soon v@SonuSood, u r really doing something which showcase that humanity is still alive, lots n lots of prayers r already with u, just take care of urself as our country needs u more. May God keep u blessed, Respect, love n prayers for you," wrote a Twitter user.
"God bless you sir. Hope u will be ok & jaldi se thik ho jao sir bhut sara kam abhi bhi baki h (a lot needs to be done)," wrote another.
"Prayers and best wishes for your good health and speedy recovery. Respect for all that you have done," wrote yet another user.
On Friday, Sonu expressed his helplessness over not being able to arrange hospital beds and medicines for COVID-infected patients across the country.
The actor, who made headlines for his humanitarian work during the lockdown last year that helped saved several lives, urged people to come forward and help the needy.
Taking to Twitter, Sonu tweeted, "Since morning I haven't kept my phone down, thousands of calls from all over India for HOSPITAL BEDS, MEDICINES, INJECTIONS and still not able to provide to many of them, I feel so helpless. The situation is scary, pls stay at home, wear mask and prevent yourself from infection."
Minutes later, in another tweet he wrote, "All said and done, I am still on it, I am sure together we can save many more lives. It's time not to blame anyone but to come forward for a needy who needs your help. Try to provide medical needs to the ones who don't have an access. LETS SAVE LIVES TOGETHER. Always there for u."
For the unversed, ever since the outbreak of the pandemic, Sonu Sood has been at the forefront, helping those in need. From arranging transport for stranded migrant workers to, providing e-rickshaws to the unemployed to arranging medicines, injections, oxygen cylinders for patients who suffer from the virus, the actor has been hailed for his humanitarian work.
