Prominent United Kingdom actor, Idris Elba, has tested positive to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Elba confirmed the development on his Twitter handle on Monday evening.
He accompanied the tweet with a video he shot with his wife.
He tweeted: “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.”
The virus is spreading rapidly in the United Kingdom, where the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has come under criticism for refusing to shut schools despite repeated and numerous calls to do.
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