Idris Elba reveals he has coronavirus and is self-isolating - The Sun

IDRIS Elba has tested positive for deadly coronavirus and has isolated himself - but insists he has no symptoms.

The Luther actor, 47, says he feels "ok" after confirming he has the deadly bug which has killed 55  people in Britain.

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The Luther actor admitted he had the deadly virus but insisted he still had zero symptoms

On Twitter, he wrote: "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."

In his video post, which accompanied the statement, the Hollywood actor said his wife Sabrina, who was stood next to him, had not been tested for the bug.

He said he had come into contact with someone who had COVID-19 which prompted him to get checked.

Elba explained that he discovered last Friday that the person had tested positive and as a result quarantined himself and was tested "immediately".

The star, who has appeared in movies such as Beasts of No Nation and Avengers: Infinity War, said: "Now is the time to start thinking about social distancing and washing your hands - beyond that there are people out there who are not showing symptoms but can easily spread it."

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