SPB tests positive for Covid 19

One of India’s most loved playback singers, S P Balasubrahmanyam, has tested positive for Covid 19.

The six-time National Award winner put out a video in which he explained that he had got himself admitted to a hospital and that he was doing fine.

In the video, SPB said, “Since the last two to three days I was having a little discomfort. Chest congestion, which for a singer, is nonsense. Phlegm forming and cold and on and off fever. Otherwise, I didn’t have any problem. But I didn’t want to take it easy and therefore went to a hospital and got it checked.

“They said it was a very mild form of Corona. They said that, ‘You can stay home and self-quarantine yourself and take these medications and you will be alright’. But I didn’t want to do that. It is very tough with the family around as they will not leave you alone. They are very concerned.

“So, I got admitted to a hospital. All my friends are here taking good care of me. I am in good hands and nobody has to worry about me. So, please don’t bother to call me to find out how I am. I am perfectly alright except the cold and fever. Even the fever has subsided.

“In two days, I will be discharged and I will be home. Thanks for the concern. Lots of people are calling me. I could not attend so many calls. I have come here mostly to take rest so that there won’t be any disturbance to me. Thank you so much for your concern.”