Actor Paresh Rawal has tested positive for Coronavirus. The news comes in almost two weeks after the actor took the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The veteran actor announced the news of testing positive on social media. 

Requesting everyone who came in contact to get tested, Paresh tweeted, "Unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. All those that have come in contact with me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested."

Unfortunately, I have tested positive for COVID-19. All those that have come in contact with me in the last 10 days are requested to please get themselves tested.

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) March 26, 2021

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Several of his industry friends, including actors Anupam Kher, Ranvir Shorey and filmmaker Rahul Dholakia, wished the actor a speedy recovery. Anupam tweeted, "Get well soon my friend @SirPareshRawal . Love and prayers always!" Ranvir wrote, "Wish you a speedy recovery, Sir!"

Get well soon my friend @SirPareshRawal. Love and prayers always! https://t.co/5CBRiZuBn4

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) March 26, 2021

Paresh got his first shot of the coronavirus vaccine on March 9. He had posted a picture of himself flashing the victory sign at a vaccine center. "V for vaccines. ! Thanks to All the Doctors and Nurses and the front line Health care workers and The Scientists. (Folded hands emoji) Thanks @narendramodi," he captioned the picture.

V for vaccines. ! Thanks to All the Doctors and Nurses and the front line Health care workers and The Scientists. Thanks @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/UC9BSWz0XF

— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) March 9, 2021

(Source: Twitter)