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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone tests positive for Covid-19

Published May 5, 2021
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The latest celebrity to test positive for the novel coronavirus is Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone.

While there has been no formal or official announcement by the actor herself, the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) broke the unfortunate news via social media.

According to Khaleej Times, the 'Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani' star is currently in Bangalore with her family.

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