Varun
Dhawan
has
shared
that
one
of
his
relatives
has
tested
positive
for
the
Novel
Coronavirus.
The
actor
took
to
an
Instagram
live
chat
to
reveal
the
news.
Varun
appealed
to
his
fans
and
followers
to
not
take
the
issue
lightly.
He
said
that
until
it
happens
to
someone
one
knows,
we
don't
understand
the
seriousness
of
it.
Urging
all
his
fans
to
follow
social
distancing
and
take
the
necessary
precautions
to
prevent
the
spread
of
the
virus,
Varun
said,
"It's
very
close
to
home
right
now.
Until
it
happens
to
someone
you
know,
you
don't
take
it
seriously
and
understand
the
gravity
of
it."
Like
other
Bollywood
celebrities,
Varun
Dhawan
too
is
doing
everything
he
can
to
use
his
position
and
reach
to
fight
Coronavirus.
He
is
not
only
spreading
awareness
among
his
social
media
followers,
but
also
supporting
organizations
working
on
the
crisis.
He
donated
Rs.
30
lakh
to
the
Prime
Minister's
Citizen
Assistance
and
Relief
in
Emergency
Situations
(PM
CARES)
and
Rs.
25
lakh
to
Maharashtra
Chief
Minister's
relief
fund.
The
actor
also
announced
that
he
will
be
sponsoring
meals
for
the
needy
and
healthcare
professionals
working
selflessly
on
the
frontlines
of
this
crisis.