Omicron Cases In US Rise, Lupita Nyong'o Positive For COVID-19

Lupita Nyong'o (@lupitanyongo)

JAKARTA - Actress Lupita Nyong’o is the latest public figure to announce that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Through her social media accounts, she shared this unpleasant news with fans.

"I also tested positive for COVID-19. I've been vaccinated and kept myself in quarantine. I believe I will be fine,” said Lupita Nyong'o on Wednesday, January 5.

"Everyone, please keep yourself away from serious illnesses," she concluded with the hashtags mask and vaccinate.

I too have tested positive for COVID-19. I'm fully vaccinated and taking care in isolation, so I trust I will be well. Please do all you can to keep yourself and others protected from serious illness. #StayMaskedAndVaxxed

— Lupita Nyong'o (@Lupita_Nyongo) January 4, 2022

As a result, Nyong'o canceled her attendance at the press conference for her latest film, The 355. Meanwhile, other actresses, namely Jessica Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Diane Kruger, Fan Bingbing, Sebastian Stan were confirmed to remain in attendance.

The 355 film has been delayed by a year from January 15, 2021, to January 14, 2022.

Previously, a series of Hollywood artists announced positive for COVID-19, such as Hugh Jackman and Jimmy Fallon. They explained their chronology and current condition.

The increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States is also said to be the reason why many celebrities have been affected by this dangerous virus. Yesterday, the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States was said to have reached 1 million.