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Posted: 2020-03-16T21:10:09Z | Updated: 2020-03-16T23:43:56Z Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus | HuffPost
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Idris Elba Tests Positive For Coronavirus

The actor announced the COVID-19 diagnosis on Monday and said he has had no symptoms but has been isolating himself since learning about his possible exposure.
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Actor Idris Elba announced on Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Elba made the announcement via a video with his wife, Sabrina, on Twitter.

This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” he said in the tweet. “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.”

Elba’s wife has not yet been tested for COVID-19, according to the New York Daily News .

At least 378 people in Australia have tested positive while five people have died after contracting COVID-19, one in WA, three in NSW and one in Queensland.

The virus has killed more than 4,000 people worldwide and continues to spread at a rapid pace.

Elba is the latest high-profile celebrity to announce they’ve contracted the virus. Other celebrities who have tested positive include Sophie Grégoire Trudeau , the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau; Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson ; and Utah Jazz players Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell .

Keep up with the latest updates on the coronavirus at our live blog .

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