Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus

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Another actor says he has tested positive for COVID-19, or the new coronavirus.

"Luther" and Marvel actor Idris Elba took to Twitter to tell his fans that he had a positive test result, NBC News reported.

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."

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.

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