Actor-Politician Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid; admitted at private hospital

Actor-Politician Vijayakanth tested positive for Covid; admitted at private hospital.



Chennai: Recently, with more politicians testing positive for the novel Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijayakanth has tested positive for COVID-19. The actor has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai, according to reports.

For the past few years, the 68-year-oldFounder of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK) has been undergoing treatment for multiple health ailments, hence not been into active politics. 

The news of Vijayakanth, who is fondly called as 'Captain', testing  positive for Covid has come as a shock to his fans and followers, who have expressed concern and wished speedy recovery.

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