Bollywood Akshay Kumar had tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a Mumbai hospital and also praised nurses for their service during his recovery. The actor lauded the selfless work of the nurses and called them ‘ real heroes’.
On Wednesday, taking to the twitter, Akshay wrote, “When I was hospitalised recently, what totally moved me was the amazing capacity of nurses at work. Selflessly and non-stop. Thank you to the real heroes. #InternationalNursesDay.”
Some of his fans also commented and wrote, Sir Nursing staff are the backbone of our medical system. Their care and healing touch ensures not just medical recovery but emotional well being of the patientsThey have led the fight against COVID from the front I salute the nurses of our country on this #InternationalNursesDay.” Another said, “Same experience … so much of care and timely monitoring god bless them.”
Earlier, Akshay Kumar announced on social media that he had tested positive for coronavirus on April 4. The actor was admitted to Hiranandani hospital in Mumbai.
He wrote, “Thank you, everyone, for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working. I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care.”
Akshay Kumar and Twinkle have been helping people during the second wave of the novel coronavirus. The actors had also donate 100 oxygen concentrators for patients battling with Covid. Twinkle had also took to her Instagram and mentioned that they have arranged 100 oxygen concentrators. She wrote, ‘Let’s all do our bit.’ “I think for the last few weeks with members of my own family ill I have been in a bit of a hole. But I couldn’t stay there for long. I implore all of you in your own way to do whatever you can so we can look back at this bleak moment and at least say it took the worst but it brought out the best in all of us.”