Idris Elba: 'I tested positive for COVID-19'

Last week The Wire actor Idris Elba tested positive for Coronavirus, showing little to no symptoms and now his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba has revealed that she has also been diagnosed with COVID - 19. Sabrina, who has been receiving criticism for not isolating herself from Idris after the 47-year-old actor tested positive for Coronavirus has finally broken silence on why she hasn't been following the protocols and distancing herself from her husband.

Sabrina Dhowre-Elba has revealed that she has tested positive for coronavirus.

The novel coronavirus has made its rounds worldwide after first emerging in the Wuhan, Hubei, province in China back in 2019 — and today’s biggest stars are not immune.

Idris Elba shared health updates with his social media followers, 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus. “It’s been a mad 24 hours as you can probably guess. Yesterday was just good and bad. It was bad because obviously I tested positive, but it was also good because it opened up a lot of conversation around it,” the 47-year-old actor said in a video posted on his Twitter handle. The actor announced that he is feeling fine and has not shown any symptoms.

It’s been revealed that Sophie Trudeau and Idris Elba came into contact shortly before both were diagnosed with COVID-19.

By Mike Fleming Jr

Idris Elba continues to share his experience with the Coronavirus. Just days after revealing his positive diagnosis, the actor appeared on social media to answer questions from fans and deliver a hopeful update on his condition.

As coronavirus continues to be a concern for the health and safety of everyone, it’s incredibly important that people get tested if they feel sick or have been in contact with anyone else who has tested positive.

Idris Elba has entered self-quarantine after becoming the latest star to test positive for coronavirus.

Marvel star Idris Elba has announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus.

Hollywood stars are reaching out to Idris Elba and "Game of Thrones" actor Kristofer Hivju after the celebrities revealed they tested positive for coronavirus, On Monday, Elba shared a two-minute video of himself with his wife, Sabrina -- who Elba explained hasn't been tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) but is doing OK -- announcing that he tested positive for the novel virus.

Idris Elba has entered self-quarantine after becoming the latest star to test positive for coronavirus.

Idris Elba announced that he has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). On Twitter, along with a video revealing the news, Elba wrote, “I feel OK. I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.” In the video, Elba advises fans to continue practices of social distancing and hand washing. Watch below.