Idris Elbaannounced Monday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” theLutherand Marvel actor announced on Twitter.
Stay home people and be pragmatic.
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I will keep you updated on how Im doing.
Sabrina hasnt been tested and shed doing okay.
I didnt have any symptoms.
I got tested because I realized I was exposed to someone who also tested positive.
“Nows the time to think about social distancing, washing your hands,” he added.
“There are people out there who arent showing symptoms who could easily spread it.
So nows a real time to be real vigilant about washing your hands and keeping your distance.
We told our families, theyre very supportive.
Weve told our colleagues.
Transparency is the best thing.
If youre feeling ill or feel like youre been exposed, do something about it.”
“Nows the time for solidarity.
Nows the time for thinking about each other.
“You cannot fight a fire blindfolded,” World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesussaid Monday.
“And we cannot stop this pandemic if we don’t know who is infected.
We have a simple message for all countries: test, test, test.
Test every suspected case.
This is a serious disease.
