'Game Of Thrones' Star Kristofer Hivju Tests Positive For Coronavirus
By Hayden Brooks
March 16, 2020
Game of Thrones star Kristofer Hivju has tested positive for COVID-19.
On Monday (March 16), the Norwegian actor, 41, took to social media to share his own diagnosis, alongside a photo of himself with another family member. "Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Coronavirus," Hivju wrote in the caption to the post.
"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 continued. "There are people at higher risk for who this virus might be a devastating diagnosis, so I urge all of you to be extremely careful; wash your hands, keep 1.5 meters distance from others, go in quarantine; just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading."
If you've been following Hivju's career, you also know that the he is set to play a role in season 2 of The Witcher, which has shut down production because of the pandemic.
Hivju joins a growing list of Hollywood stars, who have also tested positive for coronavirus. Among the other notable names include Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Olga Kurylenko, Idris Elba and more. To keep up to date on the latest news about the coronavirus and to understand what you need to stay safe and healthy, check out the Coronavirus: Fact vs Fiction podcast from CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
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