By: Vivek J
June 23 2020
True: Bandla Ganesh tests positive for Coronavirus.
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Telugu actor and politician Bandla Ganesh is in-home quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Telugu actor and politician Bandla Ganesh is in-home quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.Bandla Ganesh is a Telugu actor and film producer who has also had a brief stint in politics. On June 19, messages flooded social media claiming that the actor tested positive for COVID-19. Some in the media confirmed the report while the others are still awaiting official confirmation. Reports have confirmed that Mr. Ganesh has been in home quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. On his official Twitter account, Bandla Ganesh thanked a few people who wished him a speedy recovery. He also retweeted a news article saying that all his direct family members have been tested negative. The same report without disclosing the actor's present health condition claimed that more details would be available soon. The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a lot of potentially dangerous misinformation. For reliable advice on COVID-19 including symptoms, prevention and available treatment, please refer to the World Health Organisation or your national healthcare authority.