British actor Idris Elba tests positive for COVID-19 infection. Image via Hollywood Reporter.
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British actor Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus

The 47-year-old British actor Idris Elba, famous for his role in the popular HBO drama The Wire and BBC's Luther, has announced via a Twitter post that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Elba stated that he had himself tested after he realized he had been in contact with someone who had also tested positive. Elba is currently in quarantine.

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