The coronavirus that originated in China at the end of 2019 has now become a global threat causing unrest among people all over with workplaces shutting down and economies under great stress apart from thousands dead.  The virus has also entered India with close to 40 cases reported with two in Chennai.

Actor Vivek has advised the people to make sure to often wash hands thoroughly and to cover the mouth and nose with a handkerchief when sneezing or coughing.  He has also added that when someone has constant coughs and sneezing its better to avoid proximity to them and is important to advise them to wear masks.

Vivek also stressed that it is now best to follow the Tamil culture of folding holding the palms together to greet others rather than shaking hands with them.  The seasoned comedy and character actor's next release is 'Dharala Prabhu' costarring Harish Kalyan and he is also part of several projects including Kamal's 'Indian 2' and Vijay Sethupathi's 'Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir'.