In the video, he said, "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 am doing."
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
— Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
Elba said he decided to get tested after he was with someone who had tested positive, Sky News reported.
Two other celebrities have tested positive so far -- Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson -- both of whom are quarantined, USA Today reported.
Al Roker and Craig Melvin were missing from Monday's episode of the "Today" show after a staffer from the third hour of "Today" tested positive. They were off because of an abundance of caution, "Today" reported.
Feeling fine. Don’t worry about us. Thinking about our colleagues and all those who are really suffering. And God Bless the health care providers and #FirstResponders helping https://t.co/dmfXg1Ves1
— Al Roker (@alroker) March 16, 2020
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