Veteran actor Dilip Kumar quarantines himself to avoid coronavirus infection

Actor Dilip Kumar who has been battling a lot of health issues for a very long time has quarantined himself as a precautionary measure against the novel coronavirus. The seniro actor informed the news to his fans through Twitter. He wrote, "I am under complete isolation and quarantine due to the #CoronavirusOutbreak. Saira has left nothing to chance, ensuring I do not catch any infection."

The number of coronavirus cases in the country has touched 114 and the country is slowly moving toards a virtual halt with shootings and many production houses being shut down. The government in order to avoid the spread of the virus have asked schools colleges, malls, cinema halls to be closed till March 31st. The coronavirus has already infected numerous celebs including Tom Hanks, Olga Kurylenko and recent one being actor Idris Elba. 

On this 97th birthday, calls and messages have been pouring in since last night-thank you! Celebrations are not important- your boundless love, affection and prayers have always brought tears of gratitude in my eyes. pic.twitter.com/1dYrHt1KCL

— Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) December 11, 2019