The novel coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, and even the world’s biggest names aren’t safe.
While many celebrities and public figures have taken to social media to stress the importance of social distancing, some have also announced their own battle with COVID-19.
Here are all the big names currently battling the illness.
(This article will be continually updated.)
Roy Horn
Roy Horn, of the famous duo Siegfried & Roy, is the latest celebrity to have tested positive for COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement to ABC News, Horn’s publicist said, “We can confirm that Roy Horn has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 and is currently responding well to treatment.”
“Most importantly, Siegfried & Roy send positive wishes to everyone impacted by the pandemic. We will have no further comment on Roy’s recovery at this time and ask everyone to respect his right to privacy,” his publicist added.
Todd Chrisley
Todd Chrisley is one of the latest celebrities to reveal that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Chrisley Knows Best star and his wife Julie Chrisley opened up about his battle with COVID-19 on their podcast, Chrisley Confessions.
“I have been battling corona for three weeks. I was in the hospital for four and a half days — fever between 100-103 — and it has been the sickest that I have ever been in the 52 years that I have been on this Earth,” he said.
Todd continued, “I have never seen our country at a standstill. … I’m not going anywhere. I’m not running the risk of getting any sicker than I’ve already been. Hopefully, I will get better every day. … I’m probably about 70 to 75 per cent of what I normally am.”
Marianne Faithfull
U.K. singer and actress Marianne Faithfull is being treated in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement on her website.
Faithfull, known for hits such as her 1964 debut As Tears Go By, is responding to treatment and is in stable condition.
The 73-year-old went to hospital on March 31 after she developed what was described as a cold while self-isolating.
“We wish her well and a full and speedy recovery,” the statement said.
Pink
Singer-songwriter Pink has tested positive for the novel coronavirus along with her three-year-old son, Jameson.
She revealed the diagnosis in an Instagram post on April 3.
In the post, Pink slammed the United States government for charging Americans who wanted to get tested for the virus.
“It is an absolute travesty and failure of our government to not make testing more widely accessible. This illness is serious and real,” she said.
“People need to know that the illness affects the young and old, healthy and unhealthy, rich and poor, and we must make testing free and more widely accessible to protect our children, our families, our friends and our communities.”
Pink has since recovered from COVID-19. In her post, she said her and her son were recently re-tested, and received “thankfully” negative results.
Ali Wentworth
Comedian Ali Wentworth announced that she has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
She said she currently is experiencing a “high fever. Horrific body aches. Heavy chest.” “I’m quarantined from my family. This is pure misery #stayhome.”
“I’ve never been sicker,” Wentworth captioned a photo of herself laying in bed.
Chris Cuomo
CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
“In these difficult times that seem to get more difficult and complicated by the day, I just found out that I am positive for coronavirus,” Cuomo wrote on Twitter.
“I have been exposed to people in recent days who have subsequently tested positive and I had fevers, chills and shortness of breath,” he wrote. “I just hope I didn’t give it to the kids and Cristina. That would make me feel worse than this illness!”
Cuomo said he is “quarantined in my basement” and he will be recording his shows from there.
“We will all beat this by being smart and tough and untied!” Cuomo added.
Joe Diffie
A publicist for Joe Diffie says the country singer has tested positive for COVID-19.
Scott Adkins released a statement to The Associated Press from Diffie that said he is under the care of medical professionals and is receiving treatment.
“My family and I are asking for privacy at this time,” Diffie said in the statement. “We want to remind the public and all my fans to be vigilant, cautious and careful during this pandemic.”
John Prine
The family of John Prine says the singer-songwriter is critically ill and has been placed on a ventilator while being treated for COVID-19-type symptoms.
A message posted on Prine’s Twitter page on March 29 said the Angel from Montgomery singer had been hospitalized that Thursday and his condition worsened on Saturday.
“This is hard news for us to share,” Prine’s family added. “But so many of you have loved and supported John over the years, we wanted to let you know, and give you the chance to send on more of that love and support now. And know that we love you, and that John loves you.”
Prine’s wife and manager Fiona Whelan Prine earlier in March month said that she had tested positive for the coronavirus. She said the couple were quarantined and isolated from each other.
On April 7, Prine died at the age of 73.
His family announced his death from complications from the coronavirus; he died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.’s response to the outbreak.
Two of Johnson’s top aides in the fight against the virus — his health secretary and top medical adviser — also said they had the disease.
Johnson, 55, said he was tested Thursday after showing “mild symptoms”: a temperature and a persistent cough.
“I’ve taken a test, that’s come out positive so I am working from home, I am self-isolating, and that’s entirely the right thing to do,” Johnson said in a video message posted on his Twitter account.
“But be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team to lead the national fightback against coronavirus.”
Mark Blum
Actor Mark Blum has died of complications from the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19, according to an executive with the labour union SAG-AFTRA. He was 69.
The actor, who appeared in films like Desperately Seeking Susan and Crocodile Dundee, died Wednesday at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital of complications from COVID-19, his wife Janet Zarish confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter.
Blum’s most recent work included playing the bookstore owner Mr. Mooney on the Netflix series You, and he also appeared on HBO’s Succession.
Chef Floyd Cardoz
Chef Floyd Cardoz, who competed on Top Chef, won Top Chef Masters and operated successful restaurants in both India and New York, died Wednesday of complications from the coronavirus, his company said in a statement. He was 59.
Cardoz had travelled from Mumbai to New York through Frankfurt, Germany, on March 8. He was admitted a week ago to Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, New Jersey, with a fever and subsequently tested positive for Covid-19, the statement said.
Prince Charles
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his office said on March 25.
The 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 and is self-isolating at a royal estate in Scotland, his Clarence House office said.
It says his wife Camilla, 72, has tested negative.
“The Prince of Wales has tested positive for Coronavirus,” Clarence House said. “He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual.”
“It is not possible to ascertain from whom the prince caught the virus owing to the high number of engagements he carried out in his public role during recent weeks,” the statement said
Charles’ last public engagement was March 12. He has had a number of private meetings, and participants at those sessions have been made aware of his condition.
Charles attended a roundtable meeting on March 10 with Monaco’s Prince Albert II, who has since tested positive for COVID-19. The British royal is not believed to have shaken hands with Albert at the WaterAid Summit in London on that day.
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne revealed to Rolling Stone that he recently tested positive for the coronavirus.
The 71-year-old singer told the publication that he self-quarantined as soon as he started feeling sick and stressed how important it is for people to practice social distancing.
“They don’t have symptoms, but they might have it and might be able to pass it on,” he said.
“That’s what younger readers need to understand: They need to take part in the global response to stop the spread,” Browne added. “That means not going anywhere, not getting into contact with anybody, not seeing anybody.”
Browne said that it’s “important for us all to be pretty forthcoming about what we’re going through.”
He continued: “Our experiences will be helpful for others to know. I don’t think my case is that important, but it might be helpful to know that some people don’t get this really bad. The idea that we can contribute to the overall herd immunity. You get over this as quickly as you can and be available to help others.”
Greg Rikaart
The Young and the Restless actor Greg Rikaart has revealed that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
In an Instagram post on March 24, the actor said his symptoms started a few weeks ago with a cough and it gradually got worse. He also shared that he was misdiagnosed with pneumonia.
“I just tested positive for coronavirus,” he wrote. “I am a pretty healthy 43-year-old who doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink much, eats well and exercises regularly and this has been the hardest experience of my life.”
“Two+ weeks ago, everyone in my house had a bit of a cough and my son came home from school with a high fever. Everyone recovered, but I deteriorated. I isolated from my family and have been in solo quarantine since Saturday the 14th. I had a fever for 11 days, difficulty breathing and was diagnosed with pneumonia.”
“I’m confident that I have finally turned the proverbial corner and am fever free today for the first time since this all started. I was told to stay isolated for another 72 hours before I acclimate back into my family. So, nice try coronavirus, but I have another 4-5 decades worth of experiences to have with these guys. Furthermore, I want to thank you all for the well wishes and I hope you heed the warnings. Stay safe, stay healthy and stay inside.”
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
Hanks and Wilson were the first big celebrities to contract the virus. He shared an official statement on his social media on March 11, writing: “Rita and I are down here in Australia. We felt a bit tired, like we had colds, and some body aches … To play things right, as is needed in the world right now, we were tested for the coronavirus, and were found to be positive.”
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Harvey Weinstein
Disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein, who is serving a prison sentence for sexual assault and rape, tested positive for the coronavirus on March 22, according to the head of the state corrections officers union.
Following the sentencing, 68-year-old Weinstein spent time at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan for heart problems, according to his spokesman, Juda Engelmayer. He also has other medical issues, including diabetes and high blood pressure.
Olga Kurylenko
The actor and model tested positive for COVID-19 a week ago, sharing the news on Instagram. “Locked up at home after having tested positive for coronavirus,” she wrote. “I’ve actually been ill for almost a week now. Fever and fatigue are my main symptoms. Take care of yourself and do take this seriously!”
Three days later, she posted another photo of herself wearing a mask, announcing that her fever was gone and she was feeling much better.
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Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre
Elba revealed he tested positive for coronavirus on March 16, taking to Twitter to share the news with his fans.
“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,” he wrote.
“Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,” the actor added.
He later revealed that he had no symptoms but got tested anyway after finding out he’d been exposed to someone who also tested positive. He quarantined himself and got tested immediately.
A week later, his Canadian wife also tested positive for COVID-19.
Kristofer Hivju
The Game of Thrones star revealed his diagnosis on March 17 on Instagram, alongside wife Gry Molvær Hivju.
“Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID-19,” Hivju wrote in the post.
The 41-year-old is best known for his role as Tormund Giantsbane, the much-beloved wildling raider, on HBO‘s Game of Thrones series.
Daniel Dae Kim
The Hawaii Five-0 actor shared a 10-minute video on Instagram on March 19, opening up about his journey to the diagnosis and telling his fans to self-isolate.
“I wanted to let you know that yesterday I tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus,” the actor said on Instagram.
Kim, who is in Hawaii and was tested for the disease there, said he was shooting the series New Amsterdam in New York before production shut down and he returned to Hawaii to be with his family.
“It’s important for you guys to know that I was asymptomatic during all of this time,” he said.
Kim revealed that when his flight was landing he noticed “scratchiness” in his throat. “To be safe, when I got home I quarantined myself in a room in the house and tried to rest on my own,” he said.
He revealed that once he was in the room alone, that’s when the symptoms got worse, including tightness in his chest, body aches and a fever.
He apologized to the cast and crew members that he could have passed the coronavirus to.
Colton Underwood
Underwood, who starred in Season 23 of The Bachelor last year, announced in an Instagram post on Friday night that he tested positive for COVID-19.
“I have been following all of the social distancing rules since last week. My symptoms started a few days ago, I was tested and just received my results today,” he wrote in the caption.
“For anyone out there that is hesitant to self quarantine… please do yourself and your loved ones a favour and stay home,” he continued. “We will all beat this and come out stronger on the other side.”
In the video, he said his main symptom was exhaustion, saying that he couldn’t “even walk up a flight of stairs without being out of breath.”
“I consider myself pretty healthy. I workout regularly, I eat healthy. I became symptomatic a few days ago,” he explained.
Andy Cohen
The Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen host tested positive for the coronavirus, sharing the news on Instagram on Saturday.
“After a few days of self-quarantine, and not feeling great, I have tested positive for Coronavirus,” he captioned a selfie. “As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better.”
He continued: “I want to thank all the medical professionals who are working tirelessly for all of us, and urge everybody to stay home and take care of themselves.”
Debi Mazar
The actor shared her own diagnosis on Instagram on Sunday, writing: “I have just tested positive for COVID-19. I am ok. About a month ago, my entire home (husband and two teen daughters) got an odd bug.”
She continued: “Low-grade fever, headaches, sore throat, body aches, ears ringing and a dry cough. It cleared up quickly … Two weeks later, March 15, I woke up with all those same symptoms but super intense body aches and 102.4 fever.”
After finally tracking down a COVID-19 test, she heard back five days later and found out she had the virus.
David Bryan
The Bon Jovi songwriter and keyboard player wrote about his diagnosis on Instagram on Sunday.
“I just got my results back today and tested positive for corona virus. I’ve been sick for a week and feeling better each day. Please don’t be afraid,” he wrote.
“It’s the flu not the plague. I’ve have been quarantined for a week and will for another week. And when I feel better I’ll get tested again to make sure I’m free of this nasty virus.”
Rudy Gobert
Utah Jazz player Gobert shared his diagnosis on Instagram on March 12, also apologizing for his carelessness at a conference that same day, at which he purposefully touched various reporters’ microphones, mocking the virus.
On Instagram, he wrote: “The first and most important thing is I would like to publicly apologize to the people that I may have endangered. At the time, I had no idea I was even infected. I was careless and make no excuse.”
Kevin Durant
Brooklyn Nets player Durant tested positive for COVID-19.
Senior NBA reporter for The Atlantic and Stadium Shams Charania tweeted out the news on March 17, writing: “Durant says he is feeling fine: ‘Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine. We’re going to get through this.'”
Sophie Grégoire Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s activist wife Sophie tested positive for the virus, which was announced on March 12 in a statement.
“Following medical recommendations, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau was tested for COVID-19 today. The test came back positive.”
The statement says she will remain in isolation.
“She is feeling well, is taking all the recommended precautions and her symptoms remain mild,” it said, adding that health-care workers will “reach out to those who have been in contact with Mrs. Grégoire Trudeau as they deem necessary.”
The Prime Minister’s Office statement also included a message from Sophie herself, thanking everyone who has reached out to her with questions about her health.
Prince Albert II of Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the palace confirmed Thursday.
Albert, 62, appeared to be the first head of state who has publicly said he contracted the virus. According to the palace, his health is not worrying.
In a statement Thursday, the palace said he is being treated by doctors from the Princess Grace Hospital, named after his famous American mother.
It says Albert is continuing to work from his home office in the palace and is in constant contact with members of his government.
In the statement, Albert urged residents of his tiny Mediterranean principality to respect confinement measures.
Albert is the second child of Princess Grace — formerly Grace Kelly — and Prince Rainier of Monaco. Albert became a five-time Olympic bobsledder and in recent years has been a global environmental campaigner.
Plácido Domingo
Opera star Domingo tested posted for the coronavirus, which he announced on his official Facebook page on Sunday.
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Questions about COVID-19? Here are some things you need to know:
Health officials caution against all international travel. Returning travellers are asked to self-isolate for 14 days in case they develop symptoms and to prevent spreading the virus to others.
Symptoms can include fever, cough and difficulty breathing — very similar to a cold or flu. Some people can develop a more severe illness. People most at risk of this include older adults and people with severe chronic medical conditions like heart, lung or kidney disease. If you develop symptoms, contact public health authorities.
To prevent the virus from spreading, experts recommend frequent handwashing and coughing into your sleeve. They also recommend minimizing contact with others, staying home as much as possible and maintaining a distance of two metres from other people if you go out.
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—With files from The Associated Press and Global News’ Adam Wallis and Kerri Breen
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