Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam tests positive for COVID-19

Veteran singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam tested positive for COVID-19. He took to his Facebook page and confirmed the report. SPB revealed that he had chest congestion for a few days and also cold and fever. This led to him get tested and now he is admitted to the hospital. He chose to stay in the hospital for a quick recovery and also to keep his family safe. Balasubrahmanyam is among a few celebs who are diagnosed with the novel coronavirus.

In the video, the singer also said, "Last two to three days I've been having some discomfort - chest congestion, phlegm, cold and fever on and off. I didn't have any other problem, but I didn't take it easy, went to the hospital and got checked. They said it is a very mild positive of Corona and you can stay home and self-quarantine while taking medications."

SPB concluded, "I’m perfectly alright now, apart from a cold and slight fever. I will be discharged in two days; I’ve just come to the hospital to take rest and have my medication properly. Lots of people have been calling me to enquire, but I just want to state that I’m fine now. Thank you all so much for your concern."

Check out the video below:

Balasubrahmanyam is one of the most popular playback singer, music director, actor, dubbing artist in the country. He has sung for Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Hindi languages. He is also a Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee.