Mehwish Hayat has become the latest celebrity to fall victim to COVID-19 misinformation after an entertainment portal reported that the actor has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Mehwish was quick to deny the report and slammed the outlet for spreading fake news for “likes” and “followers”.
“This has caused a great deal of distress to family and friends,” remarked the actor.
She also asked the media outlet to take down the “fake news” immediately.
Meanwhile, celebrities who tested positive for COVID-19 include Rubina Ashraf, Nida Yasir, Yasir Nawaz, Alizeh Shah, Sakina Samo, Abrar ul Haq and Naveed Raza.
