Idris Elba Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus Renee Nash March 16, 2020 at 2:51 pm in CORONAVIRUS, In The News - Afternoon Headlines, In The News - Morning Headlines, NEWS Tweet Breaking (Monday, March 16, 2020) – Actor Idris Elba has announced on Twitter he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Hollywood heart-throb says he feels OK and is not showing symptoms so far. He has been isolated since finding out he may have been exposed. Elba warned his followers to stay home and be pragmatic. “I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic,” he said in his post. Tags: actor idris elba has the coronavirus