The Wire Star Idris Elba has Tested Positive for the Coronavirus

Idris Elba, 47, of England, has taken to twitter to announce that he has, indeed, been diagnosed with the Coronavirus. He said in the video post that he is self-isolating and will keep fans updated on his health status.

According to PopCrush, Elba released the following statement regarding his diagnosis:

"I got tested because I realized I was exposed to someone who had also tested positive. I found out last Friday that they were tested positive. I quarantined myself and got a test immediately and got the results back today," he explained. "This is serious. Now is the time to think about social distancing, washing your hands. "Beyond that there are people out there who aren’t showing symptoms and that can easily spread it. So now is a real time to be really vigilant about washing your hands and keeping your distance, okay."

Elba joins celebrities Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson who announced that they were diagnosed earlier this week.