Idris Elba took to social media on Monday to disclose that he has examined constructive for coronavirus (COVID-19).
“This morning I examined constructive for Covid 19,” the Luther actor tweeted.
“I really feel okay, I’ve no signs to date however have been remoted since I discovered about my potential publicity to the virus. Keep residence individuals and be pragmatic. I’ll preserve you up to date on how I’m doing. No panic.”
Elba added in an accompanying video: “I did not have any signs. I acquired examined as a result of I spotted I used to be uncovered to somebody who had additionally examined constructive. I discovered final Friday that they have been examined constructive.”
“I quarantined myself and acquired a check instantly and acquired the outcomes again at present.”
The actor additionally urged everybody to “actually take into consideration social distancing, washing your fingers.”
He continued, “Past that, there are individuals on the market who aren’t exhibiting signs and that may simply unfold it, OK? So now’s the true time to be actually vigilant about washing your fingers and maintaining your distance, OK?”
“Transparency might be one of the best factor for this proper now. In the event you’re feeling unwell otherwise you really feel like try to be examined otherwise you’ve been uncovered, then do one thing about it, alright?” he additionally mentioned. “It is actually essential.”
Elba joins a rising checklist of individuals within the leisure business who’ve introduced they’ve contracted the virus.
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson tested positive for the illness, in addition to actress Olga Kurylenko.
In accordance with most up-to-date experiences, virtually 170,000 individuals internationally have contracted the virus, and greater than 6,500 individuals have died because of this.
Infections within the U.S. alone have handed 3,700.
With varied nations closing borders to cease the unfold of the an infection, many industries have come to a halt.
TV exhibits, together with Gray’s Anatomy, NCIS, One Chicago, and Empire have opted to pause manufacturing.
Specifically, Superstore and NCIS have already introduced they won’t return to work on extra episodes this season.
A crew member on The CW’s Riverdale got here into contact with somebody who later examined constructive for the virus. The present was one of many first to halt manufacturing.
Speak present have additionally ceased manufacturing, together with The Wendy Williams Present, Tamron Corridor, The Ellen DeGeneres Present, The Kelly Clarkson Present, Jimmy Kimmel Reside!, The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night time With Seth Meyers, and lots of extra.
Moreover, The Superb Race was halted after a handful of episodes for the following season had been filmed, whereas Survivor has delayed manufacturing on its subsequent two seasons.
Take a look at Elba’s full announcement under.
This morning I examined constructive for Covid 19. I really feel okay, I’ve no signs to date however have been remoted since I discovered about my potential publicity to the virus. Keep residence individuals and be pragmatic. I’ll preserve you up to date on how I’m doing 👊🏾👊🏾 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
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