As the fifth wave of the coronavirus intensifies in Pakistan, several people across the country are testing positive. Karachi-based comedian, Ali Gul Pir also took to Twitter to share that he has tested positive for Covid-19. However, he only has mild symptoms.

“I’ve been unwell since a week now,” he shared. “I tested positive a few days back so [I’m] taking this time to chill and write. I’m feeling good now, just a mild cough. [I] can’t imagine how I would be feeling if I wasn’t vaccinated.”

Been unwell since a week now, got tested positive a few days back so taking this time to chill and write. I’m feeling good now, just a mild cough. Can’t imagine how I would be feeling if I wasn’t vaccinated, PLEASE get vaccinated for your own safety and the safety of ur family

— Ali Gul Pir (@Aligulpir) January 7, 2022

He encouraged his followers to get vaccinated. “Please get vaccinated for your own safety and the safety of your family.”

Many wished him a speedy recovery and agreed that it’s necessary to be vaccinated.