Idris Elba Tests Positive for Coronavirus

[Recursion]

Source: Variety

Idris Elba is the latest celebrity to test positive for the coronavirus. He made the announcement Monday.

“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” he 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.”

The U.K. star joins Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson and former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko, whom have all tested positive for coronavirus in the past week.

Read more: https://variety.com/2020/film/news/idris-elba-coronavirus-1203535677/

[ashredux]

1. No symptoms? How did he get the test?

[JohnnyRingo]

2. That's what I was wondering.

I guess they get to the head of the line because we have to know the status of our beloved celebrities. Who is he again?

[bluevoter4life]

3. Being rich and famous has its perks

[frazzled]

4. I imagine

that mega celebrities like Elba, who are worth millions to the studios (especially if he is in production), and probably if they have been exposed, have doctors who will write the order.

[LiberalArkie]

5. There are a lot of labs that can test, but are not free.

[Ananda62]

6. March 4 event

He attended an event where Sophie Trudeau (also Covid19 positive) was also an attendee. Perhaps he was tested out of an abundance of caution?

[MyOwnPeace]

7. WHERE was the test done?

He spends time in several countries - was he in one of them when he was tested. Perhaps he was in a country that has qualified leadership that cares about its citizenry.
I do not hold it against him because of his celebrity.
I resent that ALL cannot take advantage of the care available to some.

[Lulu KC]

9. I believe he is in England

and I'm guessing they actually let people have tests. Researching....

[cstanleytech]

8. Makes me wonder how far it could actually be spread but have remained

undetected due to only being moderately sick.

[MyOwnPeace]

10. THAT is the mystery of it all!

We're not getting any "answers" as to how far it has spread - when it "can" spread - how does it spread.
Are you "sharing" it without showing any symptoms?
Will you ever show symptoms?
What does it take to "share" the virus?
And what is "moderate?"
Some people get a "twinge" and stay home for a week.
Others listen to IQ45 and "go to work" because they can!

This is not a resolved issue - and we have lots more to learn.

Having confidence and respect for someone in charge would be helpful.