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British actor Idris Elba is the most recent celebrity to test positive for COVID-19 aka, the coronavirus.

Idris shared a video message with followers via Twitter on Monday afternoon. As he sits with his wife, Idris explains that he has been exposed to the virus, was tested on Friday and had been quarantining himself since then .Today is when his test results came in as positive but he has had no symptoms and is doing fine. He urges followers to take this virus serious.

President Trump has advised to stay out of groups of 10 people or more.

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

Written by Clarke Jones