A “Game of Thrones” actor has joined the list of the celebrities who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
Actor Kristofer Hivju, who played Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones wrote in his Instagram account that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
He posted a picture and wrote “Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus.
“My family and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health – I only have mild symptoms of a cold, he added.
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He said there are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis.
He urged People to be extremely careful and wash their hands, keep 1,5 meters distance from others and go in quarantine.
He wrote that we should do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading.
“Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy! Please visit your country’s Center for Disease Control’s website, and follow the regulations for staying safe and protecting not just yourselves, but our entire community, and especially those at risk like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions,” the actor concluded.
Erlier, The 26-year old Rachel Matthews who voiced the role of Honeymaren in “Frozen 2″ revealed on her Instagram story that she has been under quarantine for the past week due to the illness.
“Hey guys, I tested positive for COVID-19 and have been in quarantine the last week,” Matthews wrote.
“Unsure of what the next step is (been getting mixed info so will keep you posted) but obviously will remain in quarantine until told to do otherwise.”
Matthews, who also starred in the Hulu series “Looking For Alaska,” explained how the symptoms changed over several days and said the tests are “INSANELY hard to come by.”
“Our country is very behind, and we don’t have much of a system in place,” she wrote. “I only got tested because I had been around a confirmed case and had been showing symptoms.”
She advised her fans to “Rest, drink lots of liquids and SELF QUARANTINE.”
“I will be posting some info that I hope will be helpful to some,” she said. “Please feel free to reach out and ask me any questions.”
“Let’s please be mindful of our decisions – now is the time to be smart and responsible. Let’s take care of one another!! Xx.” She added
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