After Tom Hanks, Game Of Thrones Star Kristofer Hivju & Actor Idris Elba Reveal They Have COVID 19

'It sucks'! That's what Hollywood star Idris Elba said after he was tested positive for Coronavirus. Interestingly, he had no symptoms but since he was exposed to someone who tested positive, he got the test done.

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Without naming who he came in contact with, he said he has self-quarantined.

"Look, this is serious. Now's the time to really think about social distancing, washing your hands. Beyond that, there are people out there who aren't showing symptoms and that could easily spread it. So now's a real time to be really vigilant about washing your hands and keeping your distance," he was quoted as saying.

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

¡ª Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020

Idris Elba is not the only one. Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju who is known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane on the show, has also revealed that he tested positive for coronavirus.

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"Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus," he wrote on Instagram from Norway.

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Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. My familiy 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. Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy! Please visit your country's Center for Disease Control's website, and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves, but our entire community, and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions. @grymolvaerhivju #fightcorona #solidarity #takecare #folkehelseinstituttet Thanks to @panoramaagency

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"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," he added.

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Elba in the video had revealed that his wife Sabrina, also seen in the video, was doing fine.

"She is doing Okay. We've told our families, they're very supportive. We've told our colleagues. Transparency is probably the best thing for this right now. If you're feeling ill or feel like you should be tested or you've been exposed, do something about it. It's really important."

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Meanwhile, Tom Hanks, who was one of the first celebrities to have been tested with COVID-19 has returned to home along with wife Rita Wilson. They are now in self-quarantine at their home.