A list of public figures who have tested positive for COVID-19

These are among the public figures who’ve examined constructive for coronavirus all over the world, compiled by Reuters:

Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks and his spouse, actress Rita Wilson, each examined constructive in Australia, the actor mentioned on Twitter. He mentioned he fell sick whereas engaged on a movie.

“Not rather more to it than a one-day-at-a-time strategy, no? We’ll preserve the world posted and up to date,” Hanks tweeted.

They’ve since left the hospital in Queensland state and are resting underneath quarantine at a rented house, Folks journal reported.

The European Union’s chief negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier, mentioned on March 19 he had examined constructive for COVID-19, the illness brought on by the novel coronavirus.

“I wish to inform you that I’ve examined constructive for COVID-19. I’m doing nicely and in good spirits. I’m following all the mandatory directions, as is my crew,” he mentioned on Twitter.

Prince Albert of Monaco has examined constructive for coronavirus however his well being “just isn’t a trigger for concern”, his workplace mentioned on March 19.

“Prince Albert is continuous to work from the workplace in his non-public flats,” it mentioned.

NBA basketball participant, Brooklyn Nets ahead Kevin Durant has examined constructive, the Athletic reported on March 17.

“Everybody watch out, maintain your self and quarantine. We’re going to get via this,” the 10-time NBA All-Star was quoted as saying.

The Nets mentioned on March 17 that 4 gamers had been remoted and underneath the care of crew physicians after testing constructive for coronavirus. They weren’t recognized.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau might be in isolation for 2 weeks after his spouse, Sophie, examined constructive for coronavirus on March 12. Sophie Gregoire Trudeau just lately returned from London and skilled flu-like signs, the prime minister’s workplace mentioned.

In a private observe, Sophie mentioned she was “experiencing uncomfortable signs of the virus,” including that she “might be again on my ft quickly”.

British actor Idris Elba mentioned on March 16 he had examined constructive, saying in a Twitter submit that he had no signs however was isolating himself from others. His location was not identified.

Elba mentioned he took the take a look at after discovering he had been uncovered to somebody with the illness.

“Keep constructive. Don’t freak out,” Elba, 47, mentioned in a video accompanying the Twitter submit. His spouse, Sabrina, was seen within the background.

Australia’s house affairs minister Peter Dutton mentioned he had examined constructive on March 13 and was admitted to hospital within the northeastern state of Queensland.

“This morning, I awoke with a temperature and sore throat,” Dutton mentioned in an announcement issued by his workplace. “I really feel high-quality and can present an replace in the end.”

Friedrich Merz, some of the possible candidates to take over the management of German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative Christian Democrats (CDU), mentioned on March 17 in a tweet that he had examined constructive.

“A #Corona-test carried out on Sunday is constructive,” Merz tweeted. “I’ll keep house in quarantine till the top of subsequent week. Fortunately I’ve solely gentle to delicate signs, all appointments have been canceled.”

Iran’s Deputy Well being Minister Iraj Harirchi has examined constructive for coronavirus and is now underneath quarantine, the semi-official information company ILNA reported on Feb. 25.

Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta has examined constructive, the Premier League membership mentioned on March 12.

“Quite a few employees, together with Mikel and the boys’s first crew squad, are at present isolating at house.  We’re happy to say that Mikel is feeling a lot better. He’s in good spirits, doing detailed planning with the coaches and chatting with the gamers frequently,” the membership mentioned in an announcement on March 19.

Chelsea ahead Callum Hudson-Odoi examined constructive after displaying “signs much like a light chilly” earlier within the week, the Premier League membership mentioned on March 12, including that every one first-team gamers and training employees would self-isolate.

“I’m feeling good and hope to see you all quickly,” Hudson-Odoi later mentioned in a video on Twitter.

Begona Gomez, the spouse of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, has examined constructive, the prime minister’s workplace mentioned on March 14, including that each had been doing high-quality.

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani is the primary Serie A soccer participant to check constructive, the Turin aspect mentioned on March 11. The 26-year-old Italy worldwide had not proven any signs of the virus, the membership mentioned in an announcement.

“I urge everybody to respect the foundations, as a result of this virus makes no distinction!” Rugani mentioned on Twitter a day later, reassuring everybody that he was high-quality.

The deputy head of Japan’s Olympic committee and head of Japan’s soccer affiliation Kozo Tashima examined constructive on March 17.

The Japan Soccer Affiliation (JFA), the place Tashima, 62, doubles because the chairman, mentioned he had traveled to Britain, the Netherlands and the USA from late February to early March.

Different names from the world of soccer recognized with the coronavirus embody Juventus and France midfielder Blaise Matuidi, Sampdoria’s Manolo Gabbiadini, Valencia’s Ezequiel Garay, France worldwide Eliaquim Mangala, Fiorentina gamers together with Norwegian Morten Thorsby, Swede Albin Ekdal and Gambian Omar Colley, and Flamengo coach Jorge Jesus.

Different names to affix the checklist are Game of Thrones stars Kristofer Hivju and Indira Varma, in addition to Cash Heist star Itziar Ituño.