'STUCK IN LIMBO'
Idris Elba says he’s ‘passed the quarantine period’ after coronavirus diagnosis but ‘can’t get home’
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He said in a clip on Twitter: "We have to just sit still for a little bit but other than that we are ok."
"Im so thankful for that, I think the worst of it has already passed.
"I never sit still and Sabrina never sits still either and I think she’s finding it a bit harder."
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Idris encouraged his fans to stay "mentally optimistic."
He concluded: "I thought i was going to see the worst of it but thankfully I came through and you can too.
“Keep your head up."
Last Wednesday Idris took to Twitter for another update and told fans he after being diagnosed with the killer virus.
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The star updated his followers on the condition of him and his wife Sabrina, who also .
He wrote: "Hoping everyone is coping with this $@@!! Currently still quarantine.
"Sab and I still feel ok so far with no changes. Dr told us that after quarantine we will be immune for a certain time since our antibodies fought this."
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Idris was optimistic about the chances he could get home soon.
He said: "At some point we’d like to go home to London. Bsafe."
Idris continued to update fans on his health since his diagnosis announcement.
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The Luther actor replied to one follower he hadn’t suffered much from the known – despite testing positive.
He said: “I really didn’t have poorly days… I had a headache and body aches on the day I tested but that’s been it.”
Idris discovered he’d been in contact with someone who had the virus which prompted him to get checked.
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He quarantined himself and was tested “immediately."
He said: "This morning I tested positive for Covid 19.
"I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.
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"Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic."
Idris urged his fans: “Now is the time to start thinking about social distancing and washing your hands - beyond that there are people out there who are not showing symptoms but can easily spread it."
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