New Delhi | Jagran Entertainment Desk: Bollywood’s Khiladi Akshay Kumar has again pledged to contribute in the fight against the coronavirus. Now the actor has vowed to contribute Rs 3 crore to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to assist the making of personal protection equipment, masks and rapid testing kits to help the battle against COVID-19.
Film critic and movie trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced on the same on Twitter on Friday and wrote, "After donating Rs25 crores to the PM CARES fund, Akshay Kumar contributes Rs3 crores to BMC to assist in the making of PPE, masks and rapid testing kits."
#Update: After contributing 25 cr to #PMCares, #AkshayKumar contributes 3 cr to #BMC to assist in the making of PPEs, masks and rapid testing kits... #COVID19Pandemic #CoronaVirus #Covid_19 #COVID19
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 10, 2020
The 'Good Newwz' actor has been informing people about the necessary precautions to be taken to stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak through his social media handles. On Thursday, Akshay acknowledged the contribution of all essential workers during the lockdown period, and encouraged people to use the hashtag 'Dil Se Thank You' to express their gratitude to the people "who work to ensure our safety."
There’s an army of people working day and night to keep us safe, our families safe. Lets together say #DilSeThankYou to them because that’s the least we can do. @mybmc @MumbaiPolice pic.twitter.com/ANf1ynTP09
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 9, 2020
Earlier, the 'Mission Mangal' actor joined hands with actors including, Kartik Aaryan, Tiger Shroff, Taapsee Pannu, Kiara Advani and launched a hope anthem - 'Muskurayega India,' and made an attempt to pump up Indians with positivity amid the testing times of coronavirus.
All we need is a united stand. Aur phir #MuskurayegaIndia!Do share with your family and friends https://t.co/ZxYZJzUetc @jackkybhagnani @VishalMMishra #CapeOfGoodFilms @Jjust_Music
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 6, 2020
Earlier this month, Akshay Kumar had contributed Rs 25 crore in the PM-CARES Fund to aid the battles against the coronavirus pandemic in the country. He took to Twitter to announce his contribution towards the fund.
"This is that time when all that matters is the lives of of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs 25 crores from my savings to Narendra Modiji''s PM-CARES FUND. Let''s save lives, jaan hai toh jahaan hai," Akshay had tweeted.
This is that time when all that matters is the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs 25 crores from my savings to @narendramodi ji’s PM-CARES Fund. Let’s save lives, Jaan hai toh jahaan hai. https://t.co/dKbxiLXFLS
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) March 28, 2020
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday informed that India's total number of COVID-19 positive cases now stands at 6,412. Out of the total cases, 5,709 are active patients and 504 of them have been cured/discharged and migrated. With 30 new deaths reported in the last 12 hours, the death toll reached 199, according to the ministry.
(With ANI Inputs)
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