Top Celebrities Who Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus (COVID 19)
Coronavirus is a widely spread virus that has killed a lot of people and infected many people. This is a very deadly virus, and we need to go according to its preventive measures.
There has been no vaccine for this virus, so we need to prevent the spread of it. These are the ways you need to prevent it from spreading or getting to you:
- Wash your hands often
- Use a hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol
- Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with your unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with people (infected or not)
- Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces like desks, switches, toilets, sinks, etc.
Top Celebrities Who Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus (COVID 19)
We have over 200,000 cases of the virus worldwide, and it has affected both celebrities and civilians. Below is the list of all the celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus:
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
On the 11th of March, Tom Hank shared on twitter that he and his wife, Rita Wilson has contacted the virus in Australia. Tom was to prepare for shooting Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis Presley biopic, when he and his wife started to feel cold and flu (which are symptoms of the virus).
But the report has it that the couple is now recovering at a rented home in Australia, after a five-day stay at a Queensland hospital.
Idris Elba
On the 16th of March, Idris Elba shared on Twitter to announce that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Idris is asymptomatic but decided to go for a checkup after he discovered he was exposed to an infected person. He is seen in the video with his wife, Sabrina Dhowre, who he said had not yet been tested. He urged viewers to take the virus seriously and practice social distancing, and washing hands often.
Kristofer Hivju
On the 16th of March, Kristofer said he tested positive for coronavirus, he also shared a picture on Instagram to announce the news.
Rachel Matthews
On the 16th of March, Rachel was tested positive for coronavirus. In her Instagram stories, she shared that she had been in self-quarantine for several days.
Charlotte Lawrence
On the 17th of March, Charlotte took to Instagram to share she had been tested positive for coronavirus. She urged her followers to keep up with the latest information about the virus, and also stay clean, informed and isolate themselves.
Olga Kurylenko
On the 15th of March, Olga Kurylenko said she was tested positive for coronavirus. She shared the news on Instagram and urged her followers to take the virus seriously.
Mwana FA
On the 19th of March, Mwana FA, born Khamis Mwinjuma confirmed that he had tested positive for the virus. He shared a video on Instagram, where he assured his followers that he is recovering and also calling on them to take care of each other.
Daniel Dae Kim
On the 19th of March, Actor Daniel announced he had tested positive for the virus. He posted a video on Instagram to share the news.
Rudy Gobert
Rudy is the first NBA player to contact the coronavirus. He was confirmed positive on the 11th of March, which prompted the NBA to suspend the 2019-2020 season.
Mikel Arteta
Mikel, who is the head coach of Arsenal Football Club, was tested positive for the coronavirus, on the 12th of March. He is the first in England’s Football Premier League to test positive for the virus. Mikel is self-isolating and his team training center has since been closed.
Callum Hudson-Odoi
On the 12th of March, Callum (a Chelsea football club striker) is tested positive for coronavirus. He went for the test, after a mild cold earlier in the week, and it came out positive. He took to Twitter to share that he has recovered from the virus and is isolating himself from the public.
Kevin Durant
Kevin is a two-time NBA championship winner and Brooklyn Nets, who was tested positive for coronavirus on the 17th of March. He is one of the four Nets players to contact coronavirus, he told the sports outlet The Athletic that he is feeling fine despite his diagnosis. He urged everyone to be careful and take care of themselves and quarantine.
Francis Suarez
On the 13th of March, Francis announced he had contacted coronavirus. He shared a video to pacify fears about his symptom, he has also been sharing daily ‘digital journals’ to update the public on his condition.
Marcus Smart
On the 19th of March, Marcus (a Celtics player) announced on twitter that he has tested positive for coronavirus, and has been on isolation since then. Marcus said he is asymptomatic and he feels great.
Arielle Charnas
Arielle, a fashion and lifestyle influencer, announced on the 18th of March that she had tested positive for coronavirus. She shared on her Instagram personal account, her recovery plan and listed her symptoms.