Hollywood Star Idris Elba Becomes Latest Celebrity to be Infected with Coronavirus

LA, March 17, 2020:

After Tom Hanks and Hollywood star Idris Elba has become the latest high-profile celebrity to be infected with the coronavirus that has claimed over 7,000 lives across the world.

The Hollywood hunk, who in 2018 was named as the 'Sexiest Man Alive' by People magazine, posted a video on social media in which he expressed his opinion on how best to deal with the horror of the situation. He released the video alongside the caption, "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."

Elba's wife, Sabrina Dhowre, is also seen beside him in his video and the 'Luther' actor said she has not been tested but was "doing OK."

Elba says he tested himself after he found out that he was in close proximity "Now is a real time to be vigilant about washing your hands and keeping your distance, okay?". The 'Thor' star also advises that transparency is the most important thing right. The Hollywood star also called upon the people to express solidarity despite living in a "divided world"

Now, pictures have emerged of Elba in close proximity with Sophie Trudeau, the Canadian Prime Minister's wife, who was also recently tested as 'positive'.

Elba is not the only Hollywood bigwig who has been tested "positive". Earlier, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson had also tested positive for the virus.

26-year-old actress Rachel Matthews, best known for the thriller 'Happy Death Day' has also tested positive. Taking to social media to share the news of her diagnosis, she wrote, "Hey guys, I tested positive for Covid-19 and have been in quarantine the last week. Unsure of what the next step is (been getting mixed info so will keep you posted) but obviously will remain in quarantine until told to do otherwise. I’m feeling better but I will be posting some info that I hope will be helpful to some. Please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions."

Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivju, best known for his work in Game of Thrones, who has also tested positive, wrote, "Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My familiy and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health - I only have mild symptoms of a cold. There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1,5 meters distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading. Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy! Please visit your country's Center for Disease Control's website, and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves, but our entire community, and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions."

Meanwhile, Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has also confirmed that she has been tested positive. Sharing this on Instagram, she wrote, "Locked up at home after having tested positive for Coronavirus. I've actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously."

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