Idris Elba Did Not Get Any Symptoms Before Positive COVID-19

Idris Elba (Twitter @idriselba)

JAKARTA - After Tom Hanks, other public figures were confirmed to have contracted the corona virus or COVID-19. Idris Elba, an actor born September 6, 1972, uploaded a video via his Twitter account, saying he was positive for the corona virus after receiving the test results on Monday morning.

Elba immediately took isolation steps after he contracted the virus from someone who was positive for the corona virus. The 47-year-old actor said he didn't have any symptoms so initially he felt fine. The Heimdall actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe asked people to start doing social distancing and washing their hands because there were many people who seemed to have no symptoms, like him.

"It's time for solidarity. Now is the time to think about others. Many people whose lives have been affected (COVID-19), ”he said in the video.

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

Not a few netizens have questioned why public figures always get test results within three days while ordinary people have to wait for an uncertain time. Some people also question why his wife who is negative for the corona is still close to a husband who has tested positive.

In the video he uploaded, Elba invited his wife, Sabrina Dhowre. Although his wife has not been tested yet, he feels fine. They also remind people to "Think positive and don't panic."

Elba's colleagues from among the public figures sent words of encouragement to Elba and advised him to get plenty of rest. Some of them are James Gunn, John Boyega, Ellen Degeneres, Viola Davis, Ian Wright, Jessica Chastain, Halle Berry, and many more.

Previously, Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson shared their results via an Instagram account. Hanks wrote that they both tested positive for the corona virus while in Australia. Currently, both of them are still undergoing intensive care and are always providing updates via their social media accounts.

Idris Elba is an American musician and actor. He has starred in many film and television series titles and has filled in many songs belonging to other musicians. Some of the films he has starred in include Zootopia, Avengers: Infinity War, and Hobbs and Shaw. Currently, Elba is entering the post-production process for the films Concrete Cowboys and The Suicide Squad.