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Published 20:44 IST, March 12th 2020

Sonam Kapoor labels Rudy Gobert 'irresponsible' after he tests positive for coronavirus

For those unaware, NBA player Rudy Gobert had mockingly touched all mics at a recent press conference while speaking about the growing coronavirus pandemic.

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Sonam Kapoor took to her microblogging account and condemned NBA player Rudy Gobert's act of mocking the increasingly spreading novel coronavirus at a recent press conference. Gobert reportedly touched all the reporters' mics as a joke and has now contracted the virus himself. Kapoor labelled his act as 'irresponsible' as it put the health and safety of the entire team in jeopardy.

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The Delhi 6 actor also shared her message for caution to avoid the spreading of the deadly virus which has now become a pandemic. She emphasized the need for a healthy lifestyle along with the basic hygiene that is an essential precautionary measure for the COVID-19 virus.

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What's next for Sonam Kapoor?

The actor was last seen in the 2019 film The Zoya Factor opposite Dulquer Salman based on the book authored by Anuja Chauhan. The film did not do well at the Box-Office and was thereby considered a flop. Sonam Kapoor is all set to feature in Badla fame director Sujoy Ghosh's upcoming mystery thriller film tentatively titled Blind. 

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20:44 IST, March 12th 2020