YouTube sensation Bhuvan Bam took to Instagram stories to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 26-year-old who is well-known for his YouTube channel, BB Ki Vines, also urged people to take proper precautions.

"Don't take this virus lightly. Keep sanitising yourself and do maintain social distancing," he said.

Bhuvan, who is also known for his music, has appeared in short films like Plus Minus, alongside Divya Dutta - a role for which he received a Filmfare.