Journalism of Courage
Prince Charles, who is the Prince of Wales, has tested positive for coronavirus and is displaying mild symptoms “but remains in good health”, reported the The Guardian quoting Clarence House. 71-year-old Charles, the Queen’s son, is the next in line to the throne. (Reuters file photo)
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he had tested positive for coronavirus and was self isolating but would still lead the government's response to the outbreak. (REUTERS)
Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor tested positive for coronavirus on March 20, upon her return from London. The singer revealed the news via Instagram and has been under quarantine ever since.
Former movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who is serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape, has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the head of the state corrections officers union. The 68-year-old has been placed in isolation at Wende Correctional Facility, said Michael Powers, president of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association.
NBA basketball player, Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has tested positive. "Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We're going to get through this," the 10-time NBA All-Star was quoted as saying. The Nets said on March 17 that four players were isolated and under the care of team physicians after testing positive for coronavirus.
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, both tested positive for coronavirus in Australia. Hanks said that he and Wilson, both 63, were tested in Australia, where he is working on a film, after they felt tired and achy with slight fevers.
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)
Sophie Gregoire Trudeau, wife of Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, tested positive for COVID-19 after she recently returned to Canada from London and experienced flu-like symptoms. The prime minister, who has no symptoms, will also be in isolation for two weeks.(REUTERS)
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)
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)
Begona Gomez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, had tested positive for coronavirus on 15 March, the prime minister's office said, adding that both were doing fine. (File)
