BREAKING: Idris Elba has confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus but says he ‘feels ok’
- Idris Elba, 47, says he tested positive for coronavirus this morning, revealing the news to fans via twitter
- The actor said that he ‘feels ok’ and has not developed any major symptoms
- He posted the video standing next to wife Sabrina Dhowre saying that they have gone into self-isolation, but she has not yet been tested
- Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson, as well as Bond girl Olga Kurylenko, have all also confirmed they have tested positive for COVID-19
- The virus has killed 7,100 people with 179,973 cases globally to date
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Idris Elba has revealed he has tested positive for the coronavirus via Twitter.
The actor, 47, said that he ‘feels ok’ and has no symptoms but has decided to self-isolate following his exposure to COVID-19.
Posting a video on social media, the star sat next to his wife Sabrina Dhowre to give fans an update on his condition.
Isolating: Idris Elba, 47, has revealed he has tested positive for the coronavirus via Twitter
He said in a video: ‘This morning I tested positive for Covid 19.
‘I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.
‘Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic.’
Isolating: Idris Elba has revealed he has tested positive for the coronavirus on Twitter
Idris confirmed that wife Sabrina had not yet been tested but said that she also ‘feels ok’ at the moment.
The Luther star added that he only got tested after coming into contact with someone who later confirmed that they had coronavirus, before quarantining himself and getting tested ‘immediately’.
He received the news of his results this morning.
Keep calm: The Luther star added that he only got tested after coming into contact with someone who later confirmed that they had coronavirus
Reassured: The pair have also told their families and colleagues. Idris finished the clip by saying ‘stay positive and don’t freak out’
‘Look, this is serious,’ he continued. ‘Now is the time to start thinking about social distancing, washing your hands. Beyond that there are people out there who aren’t showing symptoms, and that can easily spread it.
‘So now is the time to be really vigilant about washing your hands, and keeping your distance.’
The pair have also told their families and colleagues. Idris finished the clip by saying ‘stay positive and don’t freak out’.
Take action: ‘Look, this is serious,’ he continued. ‘Now is the time to start thinking about social distancing, washing your hands’
The news comes a week after Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the novel coronavirus during a holiday to the Gold Coast in Australia.
The Forrest Gump actor and his wife, both 63, announced the positive test results on Instagram urging the public to ‘take care’.
Hanks revealed they had experienced symptoms including the common cold, body aches and chills before they decided to get tested.
Taken ill: The news comes a week after Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for the novel coronavirus during a holiday to the Gold Coast in Australia
Before their diagnosis, the couple had visited crowded Australian hotspots including Bondi Beach and the Sydney Opera House – raising fears that others were infected.
The opera house have been trying to track down 207 people who could have come into contact with the couple at a concert on Saturday night.
And on Sunday night, former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko announced she had tested positive for the now-widespread virus.
Star fever: Bond girl Olga Kurylenko – who starred opposite Daniel Craig in Quantum of Solace (pictured 2008) – has tested positive for coronavirus
The 40-year-old, who played Camille Montes in 2008’s Quantum of Solace, said she was diagnosed after feeling ‘ill for almost a week’ with fever and fatigue.
She is now facing days in isolation and posted a picture of her locked window on Instagram last night as she revealed she was ‘locked up at home’.
The Soviet-born actress added: ‘Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously!’
Taken ill: The actress (pictured in a photo she shared with her social media followers) said she was taking paracetamol and eating garlic