Idris Elba says he’s ‘passed the quarantine period’ after coronavirus diagnosis but ‘can’t get home’
IDRIS Elba says he’s “stuck in limbo” after passing the quarantine period but was unable to take a flight home.
The 47-year-old actor revealed on Monday he “couldn’t get home” after with .
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.”
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
“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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