BREAKING: Popular Actor Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Popular British actor Idris Elba tested positive for coronavirus, also revealing that he has been isolated since he found out he might have been exposed to the virus.

The 47-year-old made this known in a recent video which he posted on his Twitter page, as he said he “feels okay and currently has no symptoms.” He said;

“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 tweeted. “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing – No panic.”

Elba, who posted a video also featuring his wife Sabrina Dhowre, said she has not been tested and is “doing okay”.

He said he got tested after finding out on Friday that he had been in contact with someone who had the virus.

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

It comes after Tom Hanks announced he and wife Rita Wilson have been diagnosed with coronavirus.