Idris Elba has it

[Sparklfairy]

Didn't see another thread on this so sorry if it's already been posted.

Idris Elba has been tested and confirmed positive for COVID-19. Most worryingly he has no symptoms at all, even now, and only tested (presumably privately) because he found out he came into contact with someone who had also tested positive.

This is pretty scary, that people with no symptoms could be carrying on as normal and spreading it around

I will selflessly offer to nurse him.

Wow.

A disproportionate number of celebs and public figures seem to have it.

It strongly suggests it's becoming quite prevalent in the general population.

HowDoesTheCow - get in line (behind me)!

On a serious note, I presume the slebs insurance companies are insisting on and paying for testing hence the information. I wonder how many other non-symptomatic ordinary people also would have it if they were tested.

Yes I saw this, I wondered if he’d been in contact with many since he’s had it, a film set maybe, an award ceremony perhaps and I know he DJ’s too. This virus is quite obviously everywhere, absolutely everywhere.

I know limited first aid except for remove clothing. I am happy to help him.

A disproportionate number of celebs and public figures seem to have it.

It strongly suggests it's becoming quite prevalent in the general population.

This.

Hey, I found out first, I call first dibs on playing nurse!

He said his wife hasn't been tested but presumably she's in self isolation with him (she was next to him in the video and definitely not two metres away, don't blame her )

It's the fact that he has zero symptoms. It's proof, to me anyway, that government guidance to self isolate only if you start to present is bollocks.

The sooner there is a test to show past infection (ie immunity) the better

We really have no idea how many asymptomatic or extremely mild cases there are.

I really think that a lot of people with have extremely mild symptoms which they may not even notice. In some ways this is good because it means it isnt "just" a serious illness but the obvious downside is that these people will be out spreading it.

I genrally think that lack of testing in the UK is one of the biggest failings currently.

Agreed @Zacharyezrarawlings. I know it costs money but surely in the mid to long term it saves strain on the NHS, as without testing clearly people have it and are spreading it around but have no idea.

We've been told from the start that people could spread the virus without exhibiting symptoms. Rich people can choose to be tested because they don't have to rely on the NHS.

There are no surprises here, and it's 'a disproportionate amount of rich people seem to have it'.

Obviously we will need a rota system to look after him. Please this post as confirmation that I’m signing for a shift or 10 😁

We’re in isolation here anyway, he might as well come and stay. Save hearing 2 houses and all that.

I thought there was no private test, so how did Idris get tested without symptoms?

Privately? Where can you get a private coronavirus test??

Ooohhhh yes he definitely has it!

A disproportionate number of celebs and public figures seem to have it.

Maybe this fact will convince people of the importance of social distancing.

All these celebs are regularly in close proximity with the general population, and that's why so many of them are catching it.

Keep distance and you'll do yourself and everyone else a favour.