<p>Days after recovering from COVID-19 and getting discharged from Lucknow`s Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor on Sunday said that "no party was hosted" by her in Lucknow and that there have been several "wrong exchanges of information" about her.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-kanika-kapoor-charged-with-ipc-sections-269-270-for-criminal-negligence-in-handling-covid-19-291472">Kanika Kapoor charged with IPC Sections 269, 270 for criminal negligence in handling COVID-19</a></p>

<p>She took to Instagram to open up about her <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/baby-doll-singer-kanika-kapoor-tests-positive-for-covid-19-had-allegedly-attended-a-party-of-100-people-a-few-days-back-287533">coronavirus diagnosis</a> and also said that her health was normal when she attended a lunch and a dinner hosted by a friend.<br />
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"I travelled from the UK to Mumbai on 10th March and was duly screened at the international airport. There was no advisory on that day (UK travel advisory was released on March 18) that stated that I needed to quarantine myself. I showed no ill health so did not quarantine myself," she said.</p>

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<p>"I travelled to Lucknow the following day on 11th March to see my family. There was no screening set up for domestic flights. On the 10th and 15th March, I attended a friend`s lunch and dinner. There was no party hosted by me and I was in absolute normal health," Kapoor added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sachin-tendulkar-saw-sachin-a-billion-dream-15-times-before-release-294876" hreflang="en">Sachin Tendulkar saw 'Sachin -A Billion Dream' 15 times before release</a><br />
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The 'Chittiyan Kalaiyan'&nbsp;singer then revealed that she started experiencing the symptoms of the virus on March 17 and hence got herself tested on March 19.<br />
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"I had symptoms on the 17th and 18th of March so I requested to be tested. I was tested on 19th March and on 20th March when informed that my test was positive, I chose to go to the hospital. I was discharged after 3 negative tests and have since been at home for 21 days," her statement read.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-ramayana-to-shaktiman-how-tv-is-bringing-back-classics-amid-lockdown-294735" hreflang="en">From 'Ramayana' to 'Shaktiman', how TV is bringing back classics amid lockdown</a><br />
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The 42-year-old singer has been slammed and has also been booked for not quarantining herself and attending social events post her return from the United Kingdom.<br />
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"I know there are several versions of stories out there about me. Some of these seem to be fuelled even more because I have chosen to be silent until now. I stayed quiet not because I am wrong but in fact being fully aware that there have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information," the `Baby Doll` singer said.<br />
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Kapoor further said that she is currently staying with her family in Lucknow and informed that every person she has come in contact with has been tested negative.<br />
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"Some facts that I would like to share with you. I am at home in Lucknow spending some quality time with my parents. Every person that I have come in contact with, be it in the UK, Mumbai or Lucknow has shown no symptoms of COVID-19. In fact, all those tested have been negative," she said.<br />
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Kapoor ended the note by thanking the medical staff of a Lucknow hospital where she was admitted for treatment.<br />
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"I want to especially thank the doctors and nurses who have so graciously taken care of me during a very emotionally testing time. I hope that all can deal with this matter with honesty and sensitivity. Negativity thrown at a person does not change the reality. Love, Kanika 26 April 2020," her statement read.<br />
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Kanika`s sixth coronavirus test came out negative on April 6 following which she was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kanika-kapoor-discharged-after-testing-negative-in-sixth-test-290787">discharged</a> from the hospital.<br />
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Earlier, Lucknow Police booked the singer on charges of negligence for attending various social events in the city despite being infected with coronavirus and having been instructed by the authorities to isolate herself at her home.<br />
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She has been booked under Sections 188, 269 and 270 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Sarojini Nagar police station in the city. The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Lucknow.&nbsp;</p>


Days after recovering from COVID-19 and getting discharged from Lucknow`s Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor on Sunday said that "no party was hosted" by her in Lucknow and that there have been several "wrong exchanges of information" about her.

Days after recovering from COVID-19 and getting discharged from Lucknow`s Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor on Sunday said that "no party was hosted" by her in Lucknow and that there have been several "wrong exchanges of information" about her. Also read: Kanika Kapoor charged with IPC Sections 269, 270 for criminal negligence in handling COVID-19 She took to Instagram to open up about her coronavirus diagnosis and also said that her health was normal when she attended a lunch and a dinner hosted by a friend. "I travelled from the UK to Mumbai on 10th March and was duly screened at the international airport. There was no advisory on that day (UK travel advisory was released on March 18) that stated that I needed to quarantine myself. I showed no ill health so did not quarantine myself," she said. View this post on Instagram Stay Home Stay Safe 🙏🏼 A post shared by Kanika Kapoor (@kanik4kapoor) on Apr 26, 2020 at 1:50am PDT × "I travelled to Lucknow the following day on 11th March to see my family. There was no screening set up for domestic flights. On the 10th and 15th March, I attended a friend`s lunch and dinner. There was no party hosted by me and I was in absolute normal health," Kapoor added. Also read: Sachin Tendulkar saw 'Sachin -A Billion Dream' 15 times before release The 'Chittiyan Kalaiyan' singer then revealed that she started experiencing the symptoms of the virus on March 17 and hence got herself tested on March 19. "I had symptoms on the 17th and 18th of March so I requested to be tested. I was tested on 19th March and on 20th March when informed that my test was positive, I chose to go to the hospital. I was discharged after 3 negative tests and have since been at home for 21 days," her statement read. In pics: From 'Ramayana' to 'Shaktiman', how TV is bringing back classics amid lockdown The 42-year-old singer has been slammed and has also been booked for not quarantining herself and attending social events post her return from the United Kingdom. "I know there are several versions of stories out there about me. Some of these seem to be fuelled even more because I have chosen to be silent until now. I stayed quiet not because I am wrong but in fact being fully aware that there have been misunderstandings and wrong exchanges of information," the `Baby Doll` singer said. Kapoor further said that she is currently staying with her family in Lucknow and informed that every person she has come in contact with has been tested negative. "Some facts that I would like to share with you. I am at home in Lucknow spending some quality time with my parents. Every person that I have come in contact with, be it in the UK, Mumbai or Lucknow has shown no symptoms of COVID-19. In fact, all those tested have been negative," she said. Kapoor ended the note by thanking the medical staff of a Lucknow hospital where she was admitted for treatment. "I want to especially thank the doctors and nurses who have so graciously taken care of me during a very emotionally testing time. I hope that all can deal with this matter with honesty and sensitivity. Negativity thrown at a person does not change the reality. Love, Kanika 26 April 2020," her statement read. Kanika`s sixth coronavirus test came out negative on April 6 following which she was discharged from the hospital. Earlier, Lucknow Police booked the singer on charges of negligence for attending various social events in the city despite being infected with coronavirus and having been instructed by the authorities to isolate herself at her home. She has been booked under Sections 188, 269 and 270 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Sarojini Nagar police station in the city. The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Lucknow.

Kanika Kapoor opens up about COVID-19 diagnosis: There was no party hosted by me

<p>On Saturday, singer Kanika Kapoor finally tested negative for COVID-19, after four times being tested positive.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-salman-khan-to-priyanka-chopra-indian-celebs-help-daily-wage-earners-amid-lockdown-289290" hreflang="en">From Salman Khan to Priyanka Chopra, Indian celebs help daily wage earners amid lockdown</a><br />
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The 'Baby Doll' singer will stay at PGI Hospital Lucknow until one more test result comes as negative, says&nbsp;Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-after-kanika-kapoor-tests-covid-19-positive-fourth-time-pens-an-emotional-post-289410">Kanika Kapoor pens emotional post after testing COVID-19 positive for the fourth time</a><br />
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The singer, who was hospitalised on March 20 after she <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/baby-doll-singer-kanika-kapoor-tests-positive-for-covid-19-had-allegedly-attended-a-party-of-100-people-a-few-days-back-287533">tested positive</a> for the coronavirus, herself confirmed the news from in an Instagram post, which she deleted later.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/high-profile-people-who-are-now-in-self-quarantine-post-coming-in-contact-with-singer-kanika-kapoor-287677" hreflang="en">High profile people who are in self-quarantine post coming in contact with singer Kanika Kapoor</a><br />
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Kapoor had returned form London on March 9 and then travelled to her home town Lucknow and also attended parties which was also attended by the big political personalities, as none of those who came into contact with her tested positive so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Baby Doll' singer is the only Bollywood celebrity who has been tested positive for the virus.</p>


On Saturday, singer Kanika Kapoor finally tested negative for COVID-19, after four times being tested positive. In pics: From Salman Khan to Priyanka Chopra, Indian celebs help daily wage earners amid lockdown The 'Baby Doll' singer will stay at PGI Hospital Lucknow until one more test result comes as negative, says Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS said.

On Saturday, singer Kanika Kapoor finally tested negative for COVID-19, after four times being tested positive. In pics: From Salman Khan to Priyanka Chopra, Indian celebs help daily wage earners amid lockdown The 'Baby Doll' singer will stay at PGI Hospital Lucknow until one more test result comes as negative, says Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS said. Also read: Kanika Kapoor pens emotional post after testing COVID-19 positive for the fourth time The singer, who was hospitalised on March 20 after she tested positive for the coronavirus, herself confirmed the news from in an Instagram post, which she deleted later. In pics: High profile people who are in self-quarantine post coming in contact with singer Kanika Kapoor Kapoor had returned form London on March 9 and then travelled to her home town Lucknow and also attended parties which was also attended by the big political personalities, as none of those who came into contact with her tested positive so far. 'Baby Doll' singer is the only Bollywood celebrity who has been tested positive for the virus.

Singer Kanika Kapoor tests negative for COVID-19 on fifth attempt

<p>Singer Kanika Kapoor has tested positive for the fourth time for COVID-19 while her condition is stable, according to the doctors.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/high-profile-people-who-are-now-in-self-quarantine-post-coming-in-contact-with-singer-kanika-kapoor-287677" hreflang="en">High profile people who are in self-quarantine post coming in contact with singer Kanika Kapoor</a></p>

<p>While talking to the news agency, her family member said: “We are now worried over the test reports. It seems that Kanika is not responding to treatment and in this lockdown, we cannot even airlift her for advanced treatment. We can only pray for her recovery.”</p>

<p>The singer, who was hospitalised on March 20 after she<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/baby-doll-singer-kanika-kapoor-tests-positive-for-covid-19-had-allegedly-attended-a-party-of-100-people-a-few-days-back-287533"> tested positive</a> for the coronavirus, herself confirmed the news from in an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood-news-kanika-kapoor-deletes-coronavirus-post-from-instagram-288821">Instagram post</a>, which she deleted later.</p>

<p>Kapoor had returned form London on March 9 and then travelled to her home town Lucknow and also attended parties which was also attended by the big political personalities,&nbsp;as&nbsp;none of those who came into contact with her tested positive so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Baby doll' singer is the only Bollywood celebrity who has been tested positive for the virus.</p>


Singer Kanika Kapoor has tested positive for the fourth time for COVID-19 while her condition is stable, according to the doctors. In pics: High profile people who are in self-quarantine post coming in contact with singer Kanika Kapoor While talking to the news agency, her family member said: “We are now worried over the test reports.

Singer Kanika Kapoor has tested positive for the fourth time for COVID-19 while her condition is stable, according to the doctors. In pics: High profile people who are in self-quarantine post coming in contact with singer Kanika Kapoor While talking to the news agency, her family member said: “We are now worried over the test reports. It seems that Kanika is not responding to treatment and in this lockdown, we cannot even airlift her for advanced treatment. We can only pray for her recovery.” The singer, who was hospitalised on March 20 after she tested positive for the coronavirus, herself confirmed the news from in an Instagram post, which she deleted later. Kapoor had returned form London on March 9 and then travelled to her home town Lucknow and also attended parties which was also attended by the big political personalities, as none of those who came into contact with her tested positive so far. 'Baby doll' singer is the only Bollywood celebrity who has been tested positive for the virus.

Kanika Kapoor tests positive for COVID-19 for fourth time

Member of Parliament Dushyant Singh tests positive for COVID-19 right after he attended a gathering in Lucknow. Post gathering he met President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi. With the latest news coming in from Rashtrapati Bhawan; President has cancelled all the appointments and meetings.

President Ram Nath Kovind cancels all appointments