With sister undergoing COVID-19 treatment, Zoa Morani, who is kept in isolation, discusses how they were home-quarantined after respective trips; says she showed 'all symptoms' but tested negative
Mohar Basu (MID-DAY; April 7, 2020)

"I am approaching this one step at a time," says actor Zoa Morani, who is awaiting the result of her second test for COVID-19 at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. The actor and sister Shaza were admitted to the Andheri hospital late Sunday night. After the first round of test, Shaza, who tested positive, was promptly taken to Nanavati Hospital for treatment.

While her sister had a recent history of international travel, Zoa reveals that she was shooting in Rajasthan till early March. "My sister had travelled to Sri Lanka in late February with her friends. Once we were back in Mumbai, she and I self-quarantined ourselves for 14 days. We didn't meet our parents," she says. The two decided to head for a test when Zoa showed most symptoms, including dry cough and fever. "The doctors were prompt and quickly took a swab test. Shaza showed no symptoms, and yet, she tested positive. I have all the symptoms, and my first test has come negative. So, I have been put in an isolation ward along with other suspected cases."

Keeping herself emotionally strong during these trying times, Zoa — the elder daughter of Bollywood producer Karim Morani — says it is important to get rid of the paranoia surrounding the crisis. "There's so much paranoia even about taking the test. I have grown up in a family of doctors, so I am approaching this logically. We took all the necessary precautions and followed protocol. Considering Shaza has no symptoms, I am assuming I was the carrier. If I get tested positive, I would want to be around her in Nanavati."

Contact Tracing In Juhu
Though the sisters practised self-quarantine, the lane close to the Morani house in Juhu has been sealed as per protocol. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation officials have reached out to the few who came in contact with them, including their family doctor who had visited them on March 20 and prescribed medication to Zoa for what was then diagnosed as flu. Their domestic staff has been asked to self-quarantine and monitor symptoms if any.
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The Chennai Express producer’s daughters are currently being treated in separate hospitals in Mumbai
Onkar Kulkarni (BOMBAY TIMES; April 7, 2020)

When Bombay Times spoke to actress Zoa Morani on Monday morning, she was already admitted to a private hospital in Andheri. At that point, Zoa, who is the daughter of Bollywood producer Karim Morani, had not tested positive for Coronavirus. Talking to us then, she had said, “We were shocked that my sister Shaza had tested positive, while I tested negative despite showing more symptoms of COVID-19.”

However, by Monday evening, when the results of her second round of tests arrived, it showed that Zoa had tested positive. In a telephonic conversation, she revealed, “Yes, I have tested positive. I have been moved to COVID-19 positive patient’s isolation ICU.”

Both Shaza and Zoa had travelled outside Mumbai. While the former had gone to Sri Lanka, the latter had been to Rajasthan. Zoa said, “I was the one showing symptoms and that’s why Shaza and I decided to do the test. As a precaution, the doctors asked me to repeat the test. I was only allowed to carry limited stuff. I have got some books with me for company as nobody is allowed to meet us.”

Currently, both the sisters are under treatment in separate private hospitals in Mumbai.
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ZOA, SHAZA ISOLATED THEMSELVES AFTER THEY GOT FEVER: MOHOMED MORANI

Neha Maheshwri (BOMBAY TIMES; April 7, 2020)

Zoa’s uncle Mohomed Morani said, “A few days after Zoa and Shaza returned from Rajasthan and Sri Lanka, respectively, they complained of headache and fever. They immediately isolated themselves from the rest of the family. While Shaza recovered, Zoa was still unwell and hence, they went for the tests. It’s shocking that Zoa, who initially tested negative, has tested positive now. Shaza is under observation and will undergo another round of tests.”