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Idris Elba Says He's Tested Positive For COVID-19

"Stay positive, and don't freak out," he said in a video - by Alex Pierotti
  • 17 Mar 2020

Actor Idris Elba has announced that he's tested positive for Coronavirus. The 47-year-old joins the likes of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson as the first high-profile cases of the illness. There are now over 180,000 cases worldwide. 

WATCH: Idris Elba Updates Fans On His Condition After Positive Test

"I got some test results back for coronavirus, and it came back positive," he said in the video shared to his Twitter feed.

"Yeah, and it sucks. Listen, I'm doing OK."

His wife, however, hasn't been tested but she's also "doing OK."

Like many other cases, the Brit said he's been asymptomatic and only got tested because he came into contact with someone who was tested positive. 

He went straight into quarantine following his interaction. 

"This is serious. Now's the time to really think about social distancing, washing your hands," he continues.

"Beyond that, there are people out there who aren't showing symptoms, and that can easily spread it."

"We live in a divided world right now, we can all feel it, it's been bullshit," he adds.

"But now's the time for solidarity. Now's the time for thinking about each other."

And lastly? "Stay positive, and don't freak out."

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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