11 celebs test positive for COVID-19

Published: Sun 22 Mar 2020, 3:23 PM

Last updated: Sun 22 Mar 2020, 7:10 PM

Famous names from around the world are taking to social media to describe their symptoms and experiences.

By David Light

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Last week British actor Idris Elba, 47, posted on Twitter he had caught cornoavirus and was heading into isolation in a New Mexico home where he was filming at the time. His model wife, Sabrina Dhowre-Elba, 30, joined him. She tested positive on Saturday, March 21. Both appear relatively symptomless at the moment and Idris has taken up the guitar.
Last week British actor Idris Elba, 47, posted on Twitter he had caught cornoavirus and was heading into isolation in a New Mexico home where he was filming at the time. His model wife, Sabrina Dhowre-Elba, 30, joined him. She tested positive on Saturday, March 21. Both appear relatively symptomless at the moment and Idris has taken up the guitar.
Former Bond woman and cracking actor Olga Kurylenko, 40, took to social media on March 15 to say she was dealing with the virus. Of all the celebs to post results, Kurylenko arguably looks to have been hit hardest complaining of fever, fatigue and aches.
Former Bond woman and cracking actor Olga Kurylenko, 40, took to social media on March 15 to say she was dealing with the virus. Of all the celebs to post results, Kurylenko arguably looks to have been hit hardest complaining of fever, fatigue and aches.
The Lost actor, 51, is isolating himself in his New York City residence after immediately withdrawing from the NBC series he was shooting in Manhattan, New Amsterdam, on March 19. Kim has been outraged at the racism shown towards people of Asian origin since the outbreak, which is thought to have begun in Wuhan, China.
The Lost actor, 51, is isolating himself in his New York City residence after immediately withdrawing from the NBC series he was shooting in Manhattan, New Amsterdam, on March 19. Kim has been outraged at the racism shown towards people of Asian origin since the outbreak, which is thought to have begun in Wuhan, China.
Appearing on a host of epic shows including Rome and Game Of Thrones, Britain’s Varma, 46, revealed she had the coronavirus over Instagram on March 19. “I’m in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people,” she wrote.
Appearing on a host of epic shows including Rome and Game Of Thrones, Britain’s Varma, 46, revealed she had the coronavirus over Instagram on March 19. “I’m in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people,” she wrote.
Another Game Of Thrones Actor, Hivju revealed his positive test on Instagram on March 16. The 41-year-old continues to implore people to use common sense and help each other out.
Another Game Of Thrones Actor, Hivju revealed his positive test on Instagram on March 16. The 41-year-old continues to implore people to use common sense and help each other out.
Real Housewives kingpin Cohen, 51, made his announcement on March 20. The host of late night talk show Watch What Happens Live was planning on broadcasting his programme from home, but has since shelved the idea to focus on returning to health.
Real Housewives kingpin Cohen, 51, made his announcement on March 20. The host of late night talk show Watch What Happens Live was planning on broadcasting his programme from home, but has since shelved the idea to focus on returning to health.
The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood is at a loss as to how he contracted the illness. On Instagram, where he posted his diagnosis on March 20, the 28-year-old maintains he has been social-distancing and followed every guideline.
The Bachelor’s Colton Underwood is at a loss as to how he contracted the illness. On Instagram, where he posted his diagnosis on March 20, the 28-year-old maintains he has been social-distancing and followed every guideline.
Plunging herself into hot water, Kapoor has attracted police attention after attending several Lucknow events apparently in the knowledge she was carrying COVID-19. The Bollywood singer, 41, stayed at a five-star hotel, went shopping and attended high-society dinners. The state’s First Information Report reads the artist was screened at the Lucknow airport on March 14 and a 'high viral load was detected”. Allegedly she was advised to quarantine but chose to ignore the issue.
Plunging herself into hot water, Kapoor has attracted police attention after attending several Lucknow events apparently in the knowledge she was carrying COVID-19. The Bollywood singer, 41, stayed at a five-star hotel, went shopping and attended high-society dinners. The state’s First Information Report reads the artist was screened at the Lucknow airport on March 14 and a "high viral load was detected”. Allegedly she was advised to quarantine but chose to ignore the issue.

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