Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Mar 16, 2020 02:49 PM EST

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Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Idris Elba has tested positive for the Covid 19 coronavirus. The actor made the announcement today.

"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," he wrote.

Other celebrities that have tested positive are Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, and Olga Kurylenko.

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. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
- Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020

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