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Karan Johar on self-isolation after two household staff test positive for coronavirus

WION Web Team
MumbaiUpdated: May 26, 2020, 12:48 PM IST
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The filmmaker in a statement said that he and his family also took the test but tested negative.

Filmmaker Karan Johar and his family are in self -isolation at his home after two of his household staff tested positive for coronavirus. The filmmaker in a statement said that he and his family also took the test but tested negative. However, as a precautionary measure, they will be in self-isolation for the next 14 days.

On Monday, which was also Johar's birthday, the filmmaker issued a statement which read, "I would like to inform you that two members of our household staff have tested positive for COVID 19. As soon as the symptoms were detected, they were put under quarantine in a section of our building. The BMC was informed immediately, and the building has been fumigated and sterilized by them as per the norms."

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"The rest of us in the family and the staff are all safe and display no symptoms. We have all taken the swab test this morning, and have tested negative, but will remain in self isolation for the next 14 days for the safety of everyone around us. We stand by our commitment to safeguard everyone and have ensured that all measures prescribed by the authorities have been strictly adhered to."

"We will also ensure that the best treatment and care is provided to them during the illness, and we are sure that they will be fighting fit soon."

"These are difficult times but by staying in our homes and taking the right precautions, there is no doubt in my mind that we can defeat this virus. Stay home everyone and stay safe."

Just a few days back, producer Boney Kapoor's house staff too tested positive for the virus. Kapoor along with his daughters Janhvi and Khushi are now in self-isolation.