Kanika Kapoor Stayed In Same Hotel As South Africa Cricket Team In Lucknow: Report

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has been under massive scrutiny after her Covid-19 test came back positive and she has only herself to blame for it. The singer initially tried to keep things under wrap and did not get herself tested despite returning from London.

Earlier this week, she was tested positive for COVID-19 and unsurprisingly, she has been slammed by one and all for her careless and selfish behaviour. Kanika Kapoor’s positive test saw a chain reaction of politicians self-isolating themselves after being in contact with her. The chain reaction even led the President of India Ram Nath Kovind to be closely monitored as he was pictured in close proximity with MP Dushyant Singh, who had come in contact with the singer earlier.

And things have now got even worse. It is now reported that Kanika stayed in the same five-star hotel in Lucknow as the South African cricket team, who were in the country for the postponed ODI series against Virat Kohli and Co. The three-match ODI series was called-off last week.

The first match of the series was washed out without a ball being bowled. Both the teams then arrived in Lucknow for the second game on March 15 before the BCCI decided to postpone the series. Kanika Kapoor tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday and was staying in Lucknow since March 11.

“There are reports that she dined in the hotel’s buffet and also attended several guests in the lobby,” an official was quoted as saying by The Times of India on Sunday.

“She was living there at a time when the South African team was staying in the hotel for the ODI match, which eventually was called off. There is information that Kanika was seen briefly attending a news channel’s annual conclave held at the hotel. Therefore, it is important to scan the CCTV footage and list those who came in contact with her,” the official added.

According to reports, the UP health department has a special task force to track down all possible individuals who may have come into contact with Kanika Kapoor. Previously, the South African cricket team was asked to self-quarantine for the next 14 days after returning home from India.

Cricket South Africa’s chief medical officer, Dr Shuaib Manjra, was quoted as saying that the players have been told to isolate themselves and will be tested for the deadly virus in case any symptoms show up.

“We have recommended the players social distance themselves from others and self-isolate for a minimum of 14 days. I think that is proper guidance to protect themselves, people around them, their families and their communities,” he told the media.

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