Five famous people who have tested positive for COVID-19

Photograph of map and the word COVID-19 across it. [Image Source: geralt/Pixaby]
Photograph of map and the word COVID-19 across it. [Image Source: geralt/Pixaby]

As people continue to social distance around the world we are finding out about more famous people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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5 famous people who tested positive for Coronavirus

Every day that passes by we hope that things will go back to normal. It seems that people have really taken things for granted like; being able to go to work or school and seeing friends and loved ones. Many who have been following the regulations and self-isolating for 14 days note that it isn't something that people want to do but - it is something that they must do. If things are going to go back to normal, we must do our part and self-isolate. Let's take a look at some well-known people who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Kevin Durant

Two-time NBA champion and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant tested positive for COVID-19 on March 17, although he was feeling fine despite contracting the virus. After contracting the virus he mentioned how everyone should be careful and take care of themselves and make sure to quarantine.

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Harvey Weinstein

It was confirmed by The New York Post that Harvey Weinstein had tested positive for COVID-19 on March 23. Weinstein is currently in a New York prison as he is serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape.

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Idris Elba

British actor and musician Idris Elba announced on March 16 that he tested positive for COVID-19. He encourages people to practice global solidarity, and social distancing to fight the circulation of the virus.

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Jackson Browne

The 71-year-old singer-songwriter announced that he tested positive for the virus in an interview with Rolling Stone. He claimed that his symptoms were really more on the mild side. Thankfully he didn't require any sort of medication or hospitalization. He was able to get tested right away once he started getting a light cough. Browne has been spending his time in self-isolation listening to music and staying in communication with his friends and family,

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