Taj Hotel in Lucknow to shut down until further orders after Kanika Kapoor's stay

Hours after Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor tested COVID-19 positive on Friday, Taj Mahal Hotel in Luckw where she had attended a party a few days ago, has been shut until furr orders as a precautionary measure. Taj Hotel on Friday confirmed that Bollywood singer had stayed at hotel recently, however, it brushed off rumours of singer hosting a function or garing at hotel premises. In its official statement, hotel also added that it has quarantined and disinfected room occupied by Kanika Kapoor and staff who had interacted with her have also withdrawn into self-quarantine. 

"re have been furr symptoms or incidents reported at hotel as of time of issuing this statement," Taj Hotel said in its statement adding that it has been following advisor mandated by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 

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Kanika Kapoor tests positive

Singer Kanika Kapoor on Friday tested positive for vel Coronavirus. She has been admitted to King George's Medical University (KGMU) hospital in Luckw. Kanika travelled to London recently and arrived in Luckw last week. According to reports, she also did t inform authorities about her travel history and also mand to escape screening at Luckw airport, though singer has denied claims.

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Several politicians self-isolate

According to sources, Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Friday has gone into self-isolation after he had lunch with BJP MP Dushyant Singh a day ago. Dushyant Singh, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje's son, had met singer Kanika Kapoor who has tested positive for COVID-19. Similarly, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien has gone into self-isolation after he had sat next to Dushyant Singh for a few hours at a Standing Committee meeting two days ago. Dushyant had also visited President House on March 18. 

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Im Credits: Taj Hotels