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Celebrities tested positive for coronavirus
Updated: March 24, 2020 1:18:05 pm- 1 / 17
The coronavirus pandemic has not left anybody untouched -- be it celebrities or plebeians like us. Many international celebrities and an Indian singer have tested positive for coronavirus. Here are all the celebrities who have been infected with COVID-19.
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Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson tested positive for coronavirus while the former was shooting Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic in Australia. While announcing it on social media, Hanks wrote the couple was taking the one-day-at-a-time approach to coronavirus as they were kept under isolation by Aussie medical officials.
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British actor Idris Elba, known for The Wire and Thor movies, tested positive for coronavirus on March 16. Elba announced the news via an Instagram video. He wrote in the caption, "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." (Photo: AP)
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Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju also tested positive for coronavirus. The Norwegian actor announced the news in an Instagram post and urged his fans to be careful. He wrote, "Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My family and I are self-isolating at home 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." (Photo: Kristofer Hivju/Instagram)
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Daniel Dae Kim, known primarily for ABC's Lost TV series, announced on March 19 that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He tweeted, "Ready for a fight? I am. Yesterday I was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the #coronavirus. I posted something on my Instagram page if you’d like to hear a little about my experience." (Photo: Daniel Dae Kim/Instagram)
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Olga Kurylenko, known for James Bond film Quantum of Solace, on March 16 revealed she tested positive for coronavirus. Olga wrote in an Instagram post, "Locked up at home after having tested positive for Coronavirus. I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously!"(Photo: Olga Kurylenko/Instagram)
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Bollywood playback singer Kanika Kapoor is the first Indian celebrity to be tested positive for coronavirus. She wrote in an Instagram post, “For the past four days, I have had signs of flu. I got myself tested and it came positive for Covid-19. My family and I are in complete quarantine now and following medical advice on how to move forward. Contact mapping of people I have been in touch with is underway as well.” (Photo: Kanika Kapoor/Instagram)
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TV host Andy Cohen on March 19 revealed he tested positive for coronavirus. He took to Instagram and wrote, "After a few days of self-quarantine, and not feeling great, I have tested positive for Coronavirus. As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better. I want to thank all the medical professionals who are working tirelessly for all of us, and urge everybody to stay home and take care of themselves." (Photo: Andy Cohen/Instagram)
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Actor Indira Varma, known for her work in HBO's Rome and Game of Thrones as well as Aishwarya Rai starrer Bride and Prejudice, also tested positive for coronavirus. "I’m in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people," she wrote on Instagram.
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Rachel Matthews, who voiced Honey Maren in the 2019 Disney animated film Frozen 2, on March 16 revealed she tested positive for coronavirus. She wrote on Instagram, “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 obviously will remain in quarantine until told to do otherwise. I’m feeling better but I will be posting some info that I hope will be helpful to some." (Photo: Rachel Matthews/Instagram)
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19-year-old American singer Charlotte Lawrence tested positive for coronavirus, she announced in an Instagram note. Charlotte wrote, "I am going to be completely fine. But many who get it won’t be if too many people get sick too quickly. So this is not me asking for prayers, for love, for sweet messages. This is me pleading for you all to protect those less able to survive this virus.” (Photo: Charlotte Lawrence/Instagram)
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The Bachelor star Colton Underwood has contracted coronavirus. He shared a video on his Instagram handle with a note that said, " I tested positive and I have been following all of the social distancing rules since last week. My symptoms started a few days ago, I was tested and just received my results today. For anyone out there that is hesitant to self quarantine... please do yourself and your loved ones a favor and stay home. We will all beat this and come out stronger on the other side. I’ll keep you posted, Love y’all." (Photo: Colton Underwood/Instagram)
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Entourage actor Debi Mazar is another celebrity who is battling the coronavirus. Debi confirmed the news via an Instagram post. (Photo: Instagram/debimazar)
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Bon Jovi keyboardist David Bryan recently tested positive for COVID-19. He took to social media to share the news along with a positive and spirited post about battling the virus together. (Photo: Instagram/davidbryan)
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Opera singer Placido Domingo took to Facebook to reveal that he has COVID-19. He asked everyone to take necessary precautions. (Photo: AP Images)
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Broadway actor Aaron Tveit has tested positive for COVID-19. The 36-year-old actor, who took to social media to share his diagnosis, said he is feeling much better now.
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The Young and the Restless star Greg Rikaart has been tested positive for COVID-19. The actor shared that he has been living in self-quarantine for the past 11 days. (Photo: Instagram/gregrikaart)