Singer and former Bigg Boss 14 contestant Jaan Kumar Sanu was hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. The singer shared the news with fans on Sunday through a video recorded from her hospital bed, choosing to laugh to break the news.Jaan, who is the son of a veteran playback singer Kumar Sanuit was not disclosed when he first developed symptoms or how long he is expected to remain under medical observation.Sharing the video on social media, Jaan captioned it, “China se aaya mera dost 🦇 Covid ko salaam karo.”He also teased his hospital stay, writing, “Fit check – Wearing my favorite designer: Kokilaben. Checking in for: COVID from Wuhan.”The light-hearted post prompted an outpouring of support from fans and industry colleagues.Although Jaan maintains a cheerful tone in her posts, the video confirms that she is undergoing treatment at a hospital rather than recuperating at home. He did not share details about the severity of the infection, the treatment given, or whether those who have recently been in contact with him have been tested.Jaan rose to fame after participating in Bigg Boss 14 and has since remained active as a singer and performer while regularly interacting with fans on social media.His announcement comes amid reports of fresh COVID-19 infections in parts of Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, health authorities have detected eight active cases in YSR Kadapa district in recent weeks. Two positive patients have reportedly died during treatment.Following the latest cases, district authorities have stepped up surveillance and deployed rapid response teams to collect samples in affected areas. Reports suggest that around 40 samples have been collected, of which 18 have been negative, while the remaining results are awaited.Some of the samples have also been sent to a laboratory in Pune for genome sequencing to identify the circulating variant and better understand its transmission pattern.Health authorities have advised residents not to panic but to continue to follow basic precautions, including wearing a mask in many places, maintaining hand hygiene and consulting a doctor if there are symptoms similar to COVID.Further updates on Jaan Kumar Sanu’s health are awaited.
