Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Mandar Chandwadkar, Prem Bandhan Actress Chhavi Pandey Test Positive For COVID-19

The spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the last few days, despite the vaccine being available now, has sparked fear in the hearts of many. The entire nation is seeing an increase, and celebs are not immune to it either. Many celebs have already tested positive for the virus and many others are testing positive. Now, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chasmah's Bhide aka Mandar Chandwadkar and Prem Bandhan actress Chhavi Pandey have also tested positive.

Confirming the news to TOI, Mandar said, "My symptoms of cold had actually gone away but suddenly yesterday I could not smell camphor in puja. I felt I had lost the sense of smell and got myself tested. Upon getting the test, I immediately informed the 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' unit that I shall stay away from the shoot until I am perfectly alright again. Yes, I am COVID positive but I am taking every possible care. As for my isolation, I am doing it at my home only. I have an oximeter at home. I am checking my oxygen levels every 3 hours and of course my temperature. But overall, I am fine. I am reading books, watching a lot of TV and taking vitamin pills, you can call it a short holiday for me."

Chhavi too spoke to the daily and revealed, "I had slight cough and fever and was feeling unwell. The entire unit went through a COVID test and my tests came positive. I have home quarantined myself. Since the cases are rising, this was expected. We were taking all precautions but sometimes you can't help it. I am feeling very weak and get fever too. I have isolated myself in my bedroom. I am following all instructions given by the doctor. But, in this illness, you feel better when you are able to talk to friends as you long for a human connect."

Chhavi's Prem Bandhan co-stars Manit Joura and Ariah Agarwal had also tested positive just a few days back. We are praying for their speedy recovery.