CoronaVirus pandemic now is present in more than 160 countries across the world. The death toll is increasing day by day and more than 8500 people are already dead. Amongst more than 219,000 cases globally are government officials, celebrities and sports personalities. Authorities around the globe grapple to restrain the spread of the virus.
High-profile events like the annual Met Gala will not take place. Many movies and concerts are on the stand due to the outbreak of the virus. With the outbreak, many celebrities are also suffering from the virus. Here is the list of the celebs who are infected with COVID-19.
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson
The 63-year-old actor was in Australia for the production of Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic. In the movie, Hanks plays Colonel Tom Parker. It was then they announce they have the disease.
Idris Elba
Idris Elba tried positive for the novel coronavirus on Monday. He uses Twitter to share this information with his fans around the world. Although the actor did not share the information about where he was exposed.
He urges his fans to be vigilant about washing their hands. And remain aware that they may be asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19.
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
Kristofer Hivju
Kristofer Hivju, who is known for his roles on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and in “The Fate of the Furious,” tests positive for the novel coronavirus. And announces this news on Instagram.
The 41-year-old Norwegian actor says that he and his family would be self-isolating 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,” he writes.
Rachel Matthews
Rachel Matthews, who sounded Honeymaren in “Frozen 2,″ tests positive. She shares on her Instagram story on Monday evening.
“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 will remain in quarantine until told to do otherwise,” the 26-year-old states.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B9cGIEkHRPC/
Kevin Durant
The four Brooklyn Nets athletes are in self-isolation. And are “under the care of team physicians,” according to the release of a paper from the team.
The last team the Nets played before the players were tested was the Los Angeles Lakers on March 10. Before this NBA delays the rest of the 2019-2020 season.
Charlotte Lawrence
Singer Charlotte Lawrence tests positive for COVID-19. She confirms in an Instagram post on Tuesday evening.
“I am going to be completely fine. But many who get it won’t be if too many people get sick too quickly,” she says. “This is me pleading for you all to protect those less able to survive the virus.”
❤️i’m feeling okay and am gonna be completely fine❤️❤️we have the power to slow this down. protect those who need it❤️ https://t.co/ime7VCva5r pic.twitter.com/ewlxuADq7b
— Charlotte Lawrence (@charlottelawr) March 18, 2020
All these celebrities are in self-isolation and are taking care of each other. It is urged to all our readers to be safe and take care of your hygiene.