Actor Idris Elba has announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19.
The 47-year-old posted on Twitter that he feels ok and that he is showing no symptoms.
He stated the importance of social distancing and washing your hands as he was emphasising the fact that there is asymptomatic people out there like himself.
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
-Sam Fitzsimons