Stars: They’re just like us, and can get sick from coronavirus. The list of celebrities with COVID-19 continues to grow, with big names like Tom Hanks, Kevin Durant and Idris Elba all testing positive in the past week.
Here are the most recognizable figures with coronavirus, as of Wednesday, March 18:
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson — The celebrity couple said they were in isolation in Australia after testing positive for COVID-19. “There are those for whom it could lead to a very serious illness,” Hanks said. “We are taking it one day at a time.” They left the hospital five days after they were admitted, but remain in isolation.
Idris Elba — “The Wire” star tested positive for coronavirus, he announced Monday. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus,” the 47-year-old actor and DJ said. “Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic.”
Kristofer Hivju — The “Game of Thrones” actor, who played Tormund Giantsbane, said he tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating at home with his family. “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,” he said. “Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy!”
Rachel Matthews — The 26-year-old “Frozen 2” actress, who voiced Honeymaren in the animated Disney movie, revealed the news via Instagram late Monday (March 16), saying that she has quarantined herself for the past week.
Olga Kurylenko — The 40-year-old actress, best known for playing a Bond girl opposite Daniel Craig’s 007 in the 2008 movie “Quantum of Solace,” said she’s “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!”
Other celebs who are battling coronavirus include Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson; Heidi Klum is awaiting test results and “Today” show co-hosts Al Roker and Craig Melvin skipped Monday’s broadcast after a co-worker tested positive for COVID-19.
Sophie Trudeau — Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, Sophie, tested positive for COVID-19. “She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,” Trudeau’s office said in a statement. The couple is currently taking doctors’ advice by undergoing 14 days of isolation.
Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell — The Utah Jazz basketball players both tested positive for coronavirus. Gobert’s diagnosis came shortly after he joked about feeling sick and touching every microphone and recording device at a media event, prompting the NBA to suspend its season indefinitely. Mitchell tested positive shortly afterwards and Gobert apologized.
Callum Hudson-Odoi — The 19-year-old Chelsea Football Club player said Friday that he had recovered after testing positive but was following health guidelines and isolating himself from others. “I’m feeling good and hope to see you all soon,” the British soccer star said. “Stay home, but find a way to work.”
Francis Suarez — The mayor of Miami, Florida, announced Friday that he tested positive for coronavirus. “I feel completely healthy and strong,” he said, vowing to remain in isolation while continuing to govern the city remotely.
Kevin Durant — The NBA superstar and three other players on the Brooklyn Nets have tested positive for coronavirus. KD said he’s feeling fine and not showing any symptoms, but remains in isolation. “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine,” Durant told The Athletic. “We’re going to get through this.”
Others affected by the coronavirus include Al Roker and Craig Melvin, who are staying home from the “Today” show after a third-hour co-worker tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday. Savannah Guthrie also broadcast from home on Wednesday after getting a sore throat and a runny nose. Heidi Klum is self-isolating while awaiting test results; her husband Tom Kaulitz recently tested negative. Rapper Drake is reportedly self-isolating at his mansion in Toronto after partying with Kevin Durant recently.
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