Amid Surge In Covid Cases, Celebs Urge Fans To Mask Up, Stay In

Bollywood celebrities took to social media to request people to stay indoors as much as possible, and to wear masks when stepping out.

As the country witnesses an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases, a number of celebrities are urging their fans and followers to exercise caution and mask up. Several states have come up with strict restrictions to slow the spread of Covid in its deadly second wave in India. In Maharashtra, the state government announced on Tuesday that no one will be allowed to venture out without valid reason, adding that all establishments and public places will remain shut for the next 15 days. Bollywood celebrities took to social media to request people to stay indoors as much as possible, and to wear masks when stepping out. Abhishek Bachchan  Leading the chorus of voices was Abhishek Bachchan, who, on Friday, shared a mask selfie from Lucknow. Abhishek, who contracted the virus last year, had one appeal. "Please, please, PLEASE KEEP YOUR MASK ON!!!" he wrote. "If not for yourself, think about your family, elders, friends and loved ones," the actor added. The post was accompanied with the hashtags #maskup and #maskon.