Richard Wilkins’ son reveals coronavirus test result, as Idris Elba reveals he caught COVID-19 from a ‘person in the public eye’
After Richard Wilkins tested positive for coronavirus, his son Christian Wilkins – currently appearing on Dancing With the Stars – was awaiting his own diagnosis.
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Channel 10 has confirmed both Studio 10 presenter Angela Bishop and Dancing with the Stars contestant Christian Wilkins have tested negative to the COVID-19 virus.
The network talent were both potentially exposed during this global health crisis – with Wilkins thought to have had the illness via his TV entertainment editor father, Richard Wilkins who has tested positive.
As a precaution, 10 will continue to confine both to self-isolation – with Bishop to use Skype to appear on the network’s morning show.
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A Network 10 spokesperson: “Studio 10 presenter and Network 10 entertainment editor Angela Bishop and Dancing With the Stars contestant Christian Wilkins have tested negative to the COVID-19 virus. Both Angela and Christian continue to show no symptoms.
“Our focus continues to be the health, safety and well being of our people. As per the advice from health authorities, Angela and Christian will continue to self-isolate for the advised 14 days from date of exposure to ensure maximum safety for all involved, their family and friends, as well as the general public.
“Angela will continue to appear on Studio 10 via Skype until the end of her self-isolation period.
“Christian and [and his dance partner] Lily will appear on Dancing With The Stars remotely during this Sunday’s show, returning to the dance floor the following Sunday. As a precaution, all Dancing With The Stars cast and crew will continue to self-monitor for symptoms until the end of Christian’s self-isolation period.”
SELF-ISOLATING STAR CATCHES LYING BOYFRIEND
Pose star Angelia Ross has had a rude awakening while in quarantine. She discovered that the new boyfriend she had started seeing before the coronavirus forced them into separate isolation already has a fiance and a son.
Ross, 39, had tweeted photos of herself on dates with her new guy who she had “finally found” and she considered their separation an “early test” for the relationship.
Finally found him and have to distance myself from him 😫 an early test we’re committed to passing. I miss you Bâ£ï¸ðŸ˜· pic.twitter.com/yTIiLQlVld
— Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) March 18, 2020
Ross then tweeted, “The internet is AMAZING. I’ve been talking to the mother of his son and fiancé all morning. #PlotTwist!”
A fan took to Twitter to catch us up on what had been happening:
Basically. https://t.co/RfiwzQh8WS
— Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) March 19, 2020
She promised to share the full story on her Instagram account but has not done so yet.
Ross, who found fame as the character Candy Ferocity on the hit series Pose by Ryan Murphy says she thought better of going live on Instagram and decided to pray instead.
DANIEL DAE KIM TESTS POSITIVE FOR VIRUS
Actor Daniel Dae Kim has tested positive for coronavirus.
Taking to Instagram, the former Lost star posted a 10-minute video from his home in Hawaii.
“Hi everyone - yesterday I was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus,” Kim captioned the video. “Looks like I’ll be OK, but I wanted share my journey with you in the hopes that you find it informative or helpful. Hope you all stay safe, calm, and above all, healthy.”
Kim, 51, also explained he had been in New York for the past several weeks shooting a TV series, which has since halted production. He said he was asymptomatic at first, but while flying back to Hawaii, he developed a scratchy throat.
“When I landed, I called my family doctor in Hawaii, and he told me to monitor my symptoms,” he said. “To be safe, when I got home, I quarantined myself in a room in the house and tried to rest on my own. But later that night, I felt tightness in my chest, body aches, and my temperature started to rise. He then told me to get tested.”
Coronavirus symptoms can develop between two to 14 days after exposure, according to the CDC, and include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
“I self-isolated the entire time, and even though I was with my family, I was in an entirely separate part of the house,” he said, noting he never went to a hospital.
Kim also stressed the severity of the situation to his followers.
“Even though I’m smiling and upbeat right now, for several days, I was in bed,” he said. “So for all those out there, especially teenagers and millennials who think this is not serious, please know that it is.”
He continued, “If you treat this without care, you are potentially endangering the lives of millions of people, including your loved ones. So for the sake of everyone else, please follow the guidelines. Socially distance, self-isolate, stop touching your face, and of course, wash your hands.”
IDRIS REVEALS VIRUS ORDEAL
Actor Idris Elba has revealed he caught coronavirus from a person “in the public eye” as he slammed “weird and dangerous” conspiracy theories.
The actor, 47, has isolated himself after testing positive for the deadly disease, reports The Sun.
In a video Q&A with fans, Elba spoke openly with living with COVID-19 and gave more details about his diagnosis.
Asked why he was tested despite having no symptoms, Idris said: “I was told that someone I had been in contact with had tested positive.
“I’m on location, about to start film and the news breaks that this person, who is also in the public eye, had tested positive.
“My job made me test immediately. I had to test because it meant putting a lot of people at risk who I was working with on a new film.
“We were really lucky to get tested really quickly. I quarantined myself and have been here ever since.
“I wasn’t showing any symptoms but I am very glad I made that decision to get tested. I have been out of contact with everyone since. The early testing is the way we need to approach this.
“It’s hard to say when I contracted the disease. I was exposed to it from March 4.”
Elba tested positive for coronavirus just days after posing with Justin Trudeau’s virus-hit wife, Sophie, in London.
The Hollywood star is currently in self-isolation – barely two weeks after being snapped in a photo with Sophie, the wife of Canadian Prime Minister and F1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
Elba did not name the person he fears he caught the virus from.
Updating fans on his condition, Idris said: “I’m feeling OK. I’m a little tired because I didn’t sleep last night. My temperature is fine and I don’t have a fever.
“I have asthma so I fit in the high category of most at risk.
“I generally feel OK.”
But he added that he was concerned about the situation.
“Of course I’m worried,” he said.
HOW THE STARS ARE SELF-ISOLATING
As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, celebrities have been encouraging their millions of fans on social media to stay home and self-isolate.
Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Cindy Crawford, Ariana Grande and John Legend are just some of the stars bunkering down at home as the world comes to grips with the new normal of the coronavirus pandemic.
For some, it’s been a time to reflect.
“This is reminding I think a lot of us what it is to both feel like and be a human being,” Lady Gaga wrote in an Instagram post alongside new boyfriend, Michael Polansky.
Meanwhile John Legend put on an entire concert for fans on Instagram as Chrissy Teigen wore a towel.
Justin and Hailey Bieber made a TikTok dance video, while Michelle Pfeiffer, Timothee Chalamet and others posted pics of themselves self-isolating at home.
Pop superstar Ariana Grande said she was “sending love” to fans as she hung out at home.
“Hope everyone is doing some serious Netflix bingeing, book reading, group facetiming, bubble bathing, writing, painting, whatever makes you feel sane while isolating and keeping yourselves and others safe,” she said.
HUGH JACKMAN SHUTS NYC CAFE
It comes as Hugh Jackman closed his New York cafe due to the pandemic.
The 51-year-old took to Instagram to explain the move.
“We have made the decision to temporarily close the @laughingmancafe,” he wrote, sharing a photo of the Tribeca cafe.
“We feel this is the best course of action to ensure the safety of our staff and community. We also feel it is the right thing for the larger community of NYC.”
The Aussie star explained that he didn’t want to operate a space that could be a potential danger to the public.
“This is a time when we find new depths to our motto ALL BE HAPPY and hope, more than ever, for it to help guide humanity,” he wrote.
“While it pains us not to serve you person to person, we will look for other ways to serve you during this time,” he said.
“Let us take care of each other the best we can. We wish the whole world health, peace, patience and love.”
Jackman started Laughing Man in 2011, stocking the shop with coffee and products from farmers in developing countries to sell their goods to customers in America.
NBA STAR LATEST BIG NAME TO TEST POSITIVE
Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.
The injured Durant, who has yet to play for the Nets since signing for the club last year, confirmed to The Athletic he had tested positive for the virus.
“Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this,” Durant was quoted as saying.
News that the two-time NBA Finals MVP was among those who had contracted the virus came soon after the Nets confirmed four players had tested positive for COVID-19.
“Four Brooklyn Nets players have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus,” the team said in a statement. “Of the four, one player is exhibiting symptoms while three are asymptomatic.
“All four players are presently isolated and under the care of team physicians.” The Nets said they were notifying known contacts of the players including those from teams who played against the Nets shortly before the NBA shut down its season indefinitely on March 12.
The last team to play the Nets was the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers, who were stunned 104-102 by Brooklyn on March 10.
“All players and members of the Nets travel party are being asked to remain isolated, closely monitor their health and maintain constant communication with team medical staff,” the Nets said.
The four cases more than double the known number of cases of COVID-19 among NBA players.
Utah Jazz defensive standout Rudy Gobert was the first NBA player to test positive — his illness triggering the NBA’s current closure.
Teammate Donovan Mitchell and Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons have also tested positive for the virus.
Woods was tested after reporting flu-like symptoms to the Pistons medical staff. Mitchell was tested after Gobert’s positive test, but had not experienced symptoms.
“I don’t have any symptoms,” Mitchell said in an interview broadcast by ABC television on Monday. “I could walk down the street (and) if it wasn’t public knowledge that I was sick, you wouldn’t know it. I think that’s the scariest part about this virus.
“You may seem fine, be fine. And you never know who you may be talking to, who they’re going home to.”
GAME OF THRONES STAR DIAGNOSED
Kristofer Hivju, who starred as Tormund Giantsbane onGame of Thrones, hasrevealed he has tested positive for coronavirus.
“Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus,” the 41-year-old actor wrote on Instagram on Monday alongside a selfie of him and his wife, Gry Molvær Hivju.
“My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health – I only have mild symptoms of a cold,” he continued.
“There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1.5 metres distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading.”
The actor on the hit HBO series, which finished after eight seasons last year and streams on Foxtel Now, went on to note that “together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals.”
PINK’S FAMILY PLAN FOR COVID-19
Pop superstar Pink is using her platform to share ways she and her family are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
The singer posted a video to Instagram where she explained to her 7.5 million followers about how she’s dealing with daughter, Willow, being home after Los Angeles closed all schools.
“I wanted to share something really cool that a friend sent to me. It’s how to make a schedule for your family, and I did that this morning with Willow’s help,” Pink said.
“We wake up before 9am, then we go on our morning walk if we can, yoga if it’s raining, academic time, creative time, lunch. There’s chore time [when] Willow vacuumed and quiet time [when] Willow taught me a game of cards. Academic time is now so she’s got this cool game on her iPad.”
The Grammy winner opened up about what was up next for her and her daughter, explaining, “Then we’re gonna get some fresh air, then dinner, then free TV time, which she is very excited about. Then bedtime at 8 or 9 depending on if you don’t fight with your brother, right?”
Pink also implored her fans to stay home, as the US struggles to deal with the crisis.
“This is a crazy time, but we have each other so let’s figure out a way to talk to each other and connect and be kind,” Pink said. “I’ll do my best to be kind too when [my kids are] not fighting. I love you all. We’re gonna through this. If you can, stay home. No playdates. Just stay home please.”
FROZEN STAR REVEALS DIAGNOSIS
Meanwhile, Rachel Matthews, who stars in the second instalment of the Frozen movies, has revealed that she has tested positive for the coronavirus, reports the New York Post.
The 26-year old actress — who voiced the role of Honeymaren in Frozen 2 — revealed in a series of posts on her Instagram story that she has been under quarantine for the past week due to the illness.
“Hey guys, I tested positive for COVID-19 and have been in quarantine the last week,” Matthews wrote.
“Unsure of what the next step is (been getting mixed info so will keep you posted) but obviously will remain in quarantine until told to do otherwise.”
Matthews explained how the symptoms changed over several days and said the tests are “INSANELY hard to come by.
“Our country is very behind, and we don’t have much of a system in place,” she wrote. “I only got tested because I had been around a confirmed case and had been showing symptoms.”
She reminded her followers to “Rest, drink lots of liquids and SELF QUARANTINE.”
“I will be posting some info that I hope will be helpful to some,” she said. “Please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.”
ANOTHER AUSSIE MP DIAGNOSED
Meanwhile, NSW Liberal senator Andrew Bragg is the third federal MP to test positive for coronavirus after attending a wedding at Stanwell Tops in the NSW Illawarra.
Senator Bragg joins Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton and Queensland LNP senator Susan McDonald in contracting the coronavirus.
The Liberal Senator said the virus was “a bit like having the flu”.
I was a guest at a friend’s wedding in Stanwell Tops on 6 March. After satisfying the guidelines of direct exposure and flu symptoms, I have tested positive to Coronavirus.
— Senator Andrew Bragg (@ajamesbragg) March 17, 2020
He said he contracted it after going to a wedding at the Tumbling Waters Retreat in Stanwell Tops on March 6, where possibly 14 people were infected.
“I don’t feel too bad,” he said. “I feel sorry for the bride and groom who will remember that.”
Senator Bragg will now follow NSW Health guidelines and remain in self-isolation at home.
He said he chaired a parliamentary committee looking at superannuation last Sunday and all those he had contact with have been notified of his diagnosis.
He said contacting others to inform them “was not a pleasant phone call to make”.
Senator Bragg had attended the nuptials of Scott Maggs, the founder of the Beard Season charity, and Emma Metcalf.
NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant on Monday revealed there were six confirmed cases of coronavirus among wedding guests at the venue and “close contacts are being followed up for investigation”.
The owner of the Tumbling Waters Retreat, Sonya Keller, told the ABC her business had been damaged by the revelation which came without any warning from NSW Health.
Hollywood star Tom Hanks has been discharged from hospital after his harrowing coronavirus diagnosis, as a string of other celebrities have been diagnosed, and former prime minister Julia Gillard is in self-isolation.
Ms Gillard is in quarantine after embracing Sophie Trudeau – the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau – a week before she tested positive for coronavirus.
The Canadian Prime Minister’s wife attended a We Day function with Ms Gillard in London earlier this month.
“Ms Gillard is in London and feeling well, but as a precaution is self-isolating and will continue to do so until the end of the recommended period,” a spokeswoman for the former prime minister said.
Meantime, Hanks’ wife Rita Wilson remains in a Gold Coast hospital after also testing positive to the virus last week.
Hanks is in Queensland filming Baz Luhrmann’s biopic about Elvis Presley. Production has ceased for two weeks but he is not believed to have infected any other cast or crew.
Hanks issued a statement last Thursday saying he and his wife went to hospital after feeling rundown.
He said they would comply with all Australian health restrictions relating to the virus. “There are things we can all do to get through this by following the advice of experts and taking care of ourselves and each other, no?” he wrote on social media.
While in hospital Hanks tweeted his gratitude to the medical staff caring for them.
The post, which included a photo of two pieces of toast smothered in Vegemite, sparked a furious social media debate about the correct amount and application of the popular spread.
Wilson asked Twitter to help her compile a music playlist for those in isolation, calling it “Quarantunes”.
DUTTON ‘RELIEVED’ AFTER HOSPITAL RELEASE
Peter Dutton is in quarantine at his Queensland home – and his family has temporarily moved out – after the federal minister was diagnosed with coronavirus and briefly hospitalised.
“I’m feeling much better,” the Home Affairs minister said Nine’s Today show this morning.
Mr Dutton tested positive to COVID-19 after waking up on Friday morning with a temperature and a sore throat and was taken to hospital and placed in isolation.
The minister, who was released on Monday to his home in Brisbane, said the hospital needed his bed for someone else.
“I only had a mild case,” he said.
Mr Dutton said he had no idea how or where he picked up the virus but believes it was in the US where he had been attending meetings.
“But I was pretty, you know, pretty militant about the hand sanitiser,” he added.
Mr Dutton was at home with his wife and children in the days before he was diagnosed.
“They haven’t yet shown any symptoms, thank God. None of my friends, close friends have that we have spent time with over that time have time either. None of my staff.” COVID-19 has killed more than 6600 people and infected more than 168,000 across the world. Five Australians are among the dead.
Mr Dutton was the first federal MP to test positive to coronavirus. The second is Queensland Nationals senator Susan McDonald, whose test came back positive on Monday after she experienced a sore throat and a temperature. She remains in hospital in Queensland.
There are now more than 360 confirmed cases of coronavirus across Australia.
‘THIS IS SEROUS’
British actor Idris Elba and Bond girl Olga Kurylenko have been confirmed as the latest celebrities testing positive to coronavirus.
Elba, 47, who starred in Thor and the Avenger series, and Kurylenko, 40, who appeared in Quantum of Solace, have both publicly confirmed they have the illness.
“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” Elba tweeted.
“I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus,” he added.
“Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic.”
In a video message, Elba described how he had no symptoms before his shock diagnosis.
“I didn’t have any symptoms,” Elba said, adding he was tested after being exposed to someone with the virus.
“This is serious. Now’s really the time to think about social distancing, washing your hands, beyond that there are people out there who are’t showing symptoms and that could easily spread,” Elba said.
“We live in a divided world right now. We can all feel it. But now’s the time for solidarity, for thinking about each other.”
Meantime, former Bond girl Kurylenko told fans she had a fever and had been in lockdown for the past week before her diagnosis.
“Locked up at home after having tested positive for coronavirus,” Kurylenko said.
“I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously!”
Kurylenko has had French citizenship since 2001 and Russian reports said she has lived in London for around a decade, but she did not say where she is undergoing quarantine, according to The Sun.
“I drink water. Squeeze lemons in water. That’s all.
The star posted a picture a showing a view through a window in her home where she is in quarantine.
Mother-of-one Kurylenko – originally from Ukraine – rose to fame as a model grew after being discovered in Moscow at the age 13.
She is best known for the 007 movie when she played Bond girl Camille Montes and sci-fi film Oblivion where she starred opposite Tom Cruise.
She also featured in The Death of Stalin and The Man Who Killed Don Quixote.
THELMA PLUM HAS VIRUS
Award-winning Australian artist Thelma Plum has been diagnosed with coronavirus.
The 25-year-old entertainer whose Better in Blak album continues to win fans confirmed her positive result via Instagram on Monday.
“I just wanna let everyone know that unfortunately yesterday morning I was informed my test for COVID-19 came back positive. I am currently being managed by the Brisbane Metro North Public Health Unit and they’re taking very good care of me,” she wrote.
“At this time the (doctor) wants to keep me here until at least Friday, but the rules around being released are constantly changing.”
Plum went on to urge people to show kindness and compassion, particularly to those vulnerable during the pandemic crisis. And that means missing gigs.
“This means skip that party, bar, restaurant or show you really want to go to and practice (sic) social distancing. I cannot stress enough how much this virus has the potential to severely harm our communities (particularly our indigenous communities).”
Plum also urged the Federal Government to close schools and place Australia in lockdown.
“The lack of action taken by the government has left me feeling quite anxious and hopeless, as it has many other people. Schools need to be shut down but there needs to be structures in place that can ensure low income families and vulnerable people aren’t being left in the dark,” she posted.
“People need to work from home and if they aren’t able to the government needs to step in & financially help. Putting a temporary moratorium on things like rent, bills and mortgages could be a great start.
“I also want to thank the incredible staff here, the nurses, doctors, the nice man Steve who comes in to change the bins. To say they’ve gone above and beyond is an understatement.
“Anyway, I am doing really good feeling good and being monitored by Brissie’s finest.”
SENATOR SUSAN MCDONALD
Townsville-based Senator Susan McDonald tested positive for COVID-19, becoming the second officially confirmed case of the virus in Townsville, and the second Australian politician to contract it.
She did not specify where she believes she contracted the virus from, but it is understood she had no direct contact with Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton.
But it’s believed Senator McDonald had met with people who met with Mr Dutton in recent days.
It is understood Senator Susan McDonald did not attend the North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Broncos clash at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium, attended by more than 22,000 people, because she felt unwell.
“On Friday evening I began feeling unwell with a sore throat and a mild temperature, so I went to the Townsville Base Hospital Emergency Department to be tested for coronavirus before returning home, where I have been in self-isolation since that time,” she said.
“Unfortunately the test has today come back positive and I have now been admitted to hospital, where I will remain under the direction of Queensland Health.”
RICHARD WILKINS
Australian TV veteran Richard Wilkins tested positive to coronavirus and has been in self-isolation at home since Thursday.
Wilkins is not showing any symptoms of the virus.
“Since he is still without symptoms, the authorities advise that he has not knowingly put others at risk,” a Nine rep said in a statement.
“Although anyone he has been in contact with prior to Thursday afternoon has been notified and will be tested if they show any symptoms of the virus.”
The Weekend Today reporter made the decision to go into self-isolation after coming into contact with Rita Wilson backstage at Channel 9 Willoughby studios last Monday.
Wilson and Hollywood actor husband Hanks tested positive for coronavirus and have been treated on the Gold Coast.
Tom Hanks tweeted a photo of a plate of Vegemite on toast and a kangaroo soft toy yesterday.
“Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other. Hanx,” he said.
Wilson was a guest on Today Extra with host David Campbell and Belinda Russell who have also gone into isolation and have been tested for the virus.
Both have been cleared of coronavirus while a forth employee is still awaiting results.
Ben Fordham said Wilkins was feeling fine despite being diagnosed with the virus.
“I spoke to Dickie tonight and he feels fine’’ Fordham tweeted.
“Our primary focus is for the wellbeing of our people and ensuring we continue to provide the Australian community with timely, measured information regarding the most up to date information we have from authorities,’ a Nine spokesman said.
“We want to assure everyone Richard is feeling well and still without symptoms.”
Wilkins’ son Christian, who appeared on Dancing with the Stars on Sunday night, was not aware of his father’s diagnosis when he took to the stage.
“Christian Wilkins was not aware of his father, Richard Wilkins’, positive diagnosis of the COVID-19 virus until after tonight’s Dancing With The Stars episode,” a Ten spokesman said.
“Although Christian does not believe he has been exposed, he has self isolated and will be tested first thing tomorrow morning.
“A number of precautions had already been put in place for Sunday’s show to minimise any potential exposure or spread of the virus including promoting good hygiene practices backstage and in-studio, and filming without a studio audience.
“All Dancing With The Stars cast and crew have been asked to self-monitor for symptoms relating to COVID-19 while we await the results of Christian’s test. Warner Bros. and Network 10 will provide all cast and crew the appropriate accommodation and support during this time.”
After Wilkins’ coronavirus diagnosis, Nine had resisted putting the company into a complete lockdown – but rather taken “practical steps” to separate and limit exposure for staff working at its Willoughby studio.
“We have operational teams splitting up, studio crews being divided, changes in practices in most areas but our business continues to operate at a historic time for our nation,” Nine’s head of communications Victoria Buchan told News Corp.
“Our focus is the health and safety of our people and informing the community – those two commitments remain paramount. People are working from home where possible, working from remote locations and we are ensuring all our offices are having more regular and thorough cleaning with hygiene facilities being increased, nationally.
She added: “There are practical steps being taken across the business in regards to fewer visitors to sites, hair and make-up services and they are all assessed each day as to the specific needs in front of us. We have contingency plans in place for News broadcasts and shows in production with processes to ensure crews are split (red and blue teams) editing teams split up etc so we can keep the programs in the system as much as possible.”
The Nine statement continued: “In relation to the NRL, all hosting from this weekend will be done out of our Willoughby studio and we will have a reporter and crew at the ground to get interviews for the coverage”.
“Radio has plans in place to do some programs from location to ensure not all broadcasters are coming from the one single facility.
“And publishing are working remotely with the technology available for the content creators working from home or location.”
These are other high-profile coronavirus victims:
HEIDI KLUM
Supermodel Heidi Klum has revealed she has been sick at home for days and unable to get tested for the bug.
According to Fox News, the TV host opened up about her absence from America’s Got Talent last week, just days after news broke that she showed up at the set on Tuesday only to return home after falling ill.
Klum, 46, shared a video from her bed, outlining her symptoms.
“It all started with a chill, feeling feverish, cough, runny nose,” Klum shared with fans. “I’m just not feeling good so that’s why I’ve stayed home to not infect any other people.”
Klum explained her confusion surrounding her symptoms and the difficulty she’s had in being tested for COVID-19.
“I just hope it’s a cold. I’d love to do the coronavirus test but there just isn’t one here,” Klum explained. “I tried with two different doctors and I just can’t get one. Stay safe everyone. Stay home if you don’t feel good.”
SOPHIE GREGOIRE TRUDEAU
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau tested positive for coronavirus on March 12. Mr Trudeau’s office said he was feeling well and would remain in isolation.
“The Prime Minister is in good health with no symptoms. As a precautionary measure and following the advice of doctors, he will be in isolation for a planned period of 14 days,” the statement added.
His office said the doctor’s advice to the prime minister is to continue daily activities while self-monitoring, given that he is exhibiting no symptoms himself.
“Also on the advice of doctors, he will not be tested at this stage since he has no symptoms. For the same reason, doctors say there is no risk to those who have been in contact with him recently,” the statement said.
MIKEL ARTETA
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus on March 12, prompting the Gunners’ Premier League match at Brighton on Saturday to be postponed.
Arsenal closed their training ground as a result of Arteta’s positive test, with Gunners players and club staff who had recent contact with the Spaniard now forced to self-isolate.
“This is really disappointing but I took the test after feeling poorly,” Arteta said in a statement on Arsenal’s website. “I will be at work as soon as I’m allowed.”
DANIELE RUGANI
Italian soccer club Juventus revealed one of its players, defender Daniele Rugani, had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 11 despite not having symptoms.
Rugani, who also plays for the Italian national team, is the first player in the country’s top soccer division to test positive.
Juventus, which has won the last eight Serie A titles, announced the result on its website and social media channels.
The club says Rugani and those known to have had contact with him are being isolated.
Italian soccer, along with all other sports in the country, has been suspended until April 3.
RUDY GOBERT AND DONOVAN MITCHELL
French Basketballer Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz tested positive for COVID-19 shortly before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Initially the NBA proposed that games would continue without spectators, but on Thursday March 12 the organisation suspended all matches.
That same day the Utah Jazz revealed a second player, Donovan Mitchell, had also tested positive.
NADINE DORRIES
Nadine Dorries, a Conservative UK MP and junior health minister, revealed late on March 10 that she had been diagnosed with the virus.
Labour MP Rachael Maskell revealed she had been advised to isolate herself after meeting with Dorries last week, even though she had no symptoms.
“MPs are at high risk through very frequent contacts and large gatherings,” tweeted Stewart. “They are in danger of infecting each other in the chamber, and then going on to infect others. Time for Action. Now.”
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