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The British MP confirmed that she tested positive for coronavirus.
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The Australian Minister for Home Affairs confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Italian soccer player is a striker for Sampdoria. He tested positive for COVID-19.
The Spanish head coach for Arsenal has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Utah Jazz player tested positive for coronavirus, alongside fellow teammate, Rudy Gobert.
The basketball player tested positive for coronavirus. The NBA made the unprecedented move of suspending the season after this revelation.
The award-winning actor was quarantined in Australia after both he and his wife, Rita Wilson, tested positive for COVID-19.
On social media, the actress kept fans posted on how things were developing.
The former broadcaster and wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tested positive for coronavirus.
The winger, who plays for Chelsea, has tested positive for COVID-19, despite feeling well.
The Italian soccer player is a center back for Juventus, where he plays alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. He was diagnosed with coronavirus, despite not having any symptoms.
The Italian forward plays for Sampdoria, and tested positive for coronavirus.
The Gambian defender plays for Italian side Sampdoria. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The Swedish midfielder plays for Sampdoria, another Italian team plagued by the new coronavirus. He too tested positive.
The Italian midfielder plays for Sampdoria. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The Serbian striker also plays for Italian side Fiorentina, and he too tested positive.
The Italian forward plays for Fiorentina. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The Argentinian central defender plays for Fiorentina, and also tested positive.
The Norwegian midfielder (left) plays for Sampdoria and tested positive for coronavirus.
The Spanish left back plays for Valencia, which has been plagued by the new coronavirus. He too tested positive.
The German soccer defender plays for SC Paderborn 07. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The French center back also plays for Valencia. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The Brazilian singer tested positive for coronavirus.
The Australian TV presenter tested positive after meeting with Rita Wilson.
The Argentinian central defender plays for Spanish team Valencia. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The NBA star plays for the Detroit Pistons. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The star of 'Luther' confirmed on Twitter that he tested positive for coronavirus.
The star of 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Oblivion' confirmed that she tested positive for coronavirus.
The 'Game of Thrones' star announced on his Instagram page that he had tested positive for coronavirus.
The South Korean striker plays for French team Troyes. He tested positive.
The American actress provided voice talent for 'Frozen 2.' She too tested positive for coronavirus.
The American politician has tested positive for coronavirus, and is the first member of the US senate to be diagnosed.
The disgraced, jailed former film producer tested positive for coronavirus.
The highly acclaimed Spanish opera singer tested positive for coronavirus.
The Brazilian soccer player is a forward for Spanish club Elche CF. He tested positive for COVID-19.
The American musician is best known as the keyboard player for Bon Jovi. He tested positive for COVID-19.
The model and actress is married to Idris Elba. They both tested positive for coronavirus.
The Belgian soccer player is a midfielder for Chinese club Shandong Luneng Taishan. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The English TV presenter and broadcaster tested positive for coronavirus, and announced it via Twitter.
The retired soccer player is also the manager of AC Milan. He tested positive for coronavirus, along with his son, Daniel.
The star of 'Goodfellas' and 'Singles' confirmed that she tested positive for COVID-19.
The former star of 'The Bachelor' tested positive for coronavirus.
The British star of 'Game of Thrones' and 'Luther' confirmed that she tested positive for coronavirus.
The billionaire royal tested positive for coronavirus.
The head coach of the NFL's New Orleans Saints tested positive for coronavirus.
The Boston Celtics basketball player tested positive for COVID-19.
The 'Hawaii Five-0' actor tested positive for COVID-19.
The Austrian royal and politician (far left) confirmed he tested positive for coronavirus. He is the first royal known to have contracted the virus.
The Spanish actress is well known for appearing in 'Money Heist' (otherwise known as 'La Casa de Papel'). She has tested positive for COVID-19.
The American TV and radio talk show host tested positive for COVID-19.
The French midfielder plays for Juventus. He tested positive for coronavirus.
The Mayor of Miami is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Secretary of State for Scotland is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The British Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The European Union's Chief Brexit negotiator is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Russian professional cyclist has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Colombian professional cyclist has tested positive for COVID-19.
The South African swimmer has tested positive for COVID-19.
The French volleyball player has tested positive for COVID-19.
The American basketball player has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Republican U.S. Representative for Florida is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Argentinian professional cyclist has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Czech basketball player is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Greek basketball player has tested positive for coronavirus.
The American businessman and owner of the New York Knicks is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The German defender plays for Espanyol. He is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The retired NBA player and his partner are confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Democratic U.S. Representative from Utah is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Chinese left winger plays for Espanyol, which has had several cases of coronavirus. He too is confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
The Turkish soccer manager, who currently coaches Galatasaray, has tested positive for COVID-19.
The retired Turkish soccer goalkeeper has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Italian goalkeeper plays for Atalanta. He has tested positive for coronavirus.
The English defender, who currently plays for Portsmouth, has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Turkish boxer (right) has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Brazilian tennis player is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The American theater actor is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The English actress and TV presenter is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The American actor and singer has tested positive for coronavirus.
The American actress and singer has tested positive for COVID-19.
The American actor and singer has tested positive for COVID-19.
The American actor has tested positive for coronavirus.
The American rapper has tested positive for coronavirus.
The American rapper and producer is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The American singer-songwriter has tested positive for COVID-19.
The member of Irish band Kodaline is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Uruguayan defender plays for Espanyol. He is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Australian singer and songwriter has tested positive for coronavirus.
The American music producer is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The American singer and model has tested positive for COVID-19.
The lead singer of Cascada is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom tested positive for COVID-19.
The heir apparent to the British throne tested positive for coronavirus.
The CEO (pictured right) of NBC Universal is confirmed to have coronavirus.
The CEO of Universal Music Group has tested positive for COVID-19.
The Turkish-Jordanian basketball player has tested positive for coronavirus.
In early September, The Rock revealed he and his family were recovering from coronavirus.
The highly valued Brazilian soccer star was reportedly one of the three Paris St.-Germain players who tested positive for coronavirus, all of whom are said to have been on vacation together in Ibiza.
The media tycoon and former Prime Minister of Italy tested positive for coronavirus in early September, and reportedly had early-stage double pneumonia. His partner and two of his children also tested positive.
In a YouTube video uploaded on August 31, actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish revealed in conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci that she had contracted COVID-19 a few months earlier.
Even superheroes are not immune: Robert Pattinson reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, delaying production on the highly anticipated new ‘Batman’ film as the star recovered.
David and Victoria Beckham kept their positive COVID-19 results under wraps after they reportedly contracted the virus while partying in LA following the launch of David’s new soccer team in March. They flew to the UK to celebrate their son Brooklyn’s 21st birthday, then back to the US, when they and several of their staff members started to feel ill. Fortunately, they made full recoveries, and in the months following were advocates for staying at home and social distancing.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump confirmed that they both tested positive for COVID-19 in early October.
On October 13, it was announced that the soccer superstar had tested positive for COVID-19.
The BBC reported that Prince William, second-in-line to the British throne, tested positive for COVID-19 back in April, shortly after his father, Prince Charles, also tested positive. The Duke of Cambridge allegedly said that he didn't go public with his diagnosis because he didn't want to worry anyone.
The TV host announced on December 10 that she has tested positive for COVID-19, and that her show has been put on pause until January. Thankfully she’s feeling fine, but over the last two weeks, she’s had many in-studio celebrity guests. This year has already been a tough one for the comedian and her show!
On December 1, it was announced that the British Formula 1 driver tested positive. He found out he had been exposed to the virus prior to the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, but he had tested negative three times the previous week ahead of the race.
The Puerto Rican star was set to perform at the American Music Awards but had to sit it out after testing positive for COVID-19.
President Donald Trump’s oldest son tested positive for COVID-19 in November. Like his father, Don Jr. has continuously downplayed the severity of COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. In July, he was blocked from Twitter for 12 hours for spreading misinformation about the virus.
The singer was infected with COVID-19 in mid-November and, after a life-threatening battle during which time he was placed on a ventilator, Jeremih was finally released from the hospital on December 9.
The singer tested positive for COVID-19 in October, but despite his outspoken support of masks, the virus clearly didn’t leave much of a lasting impression on him since he performed at an indoor nightclub in Columbus, Ohio, on December 5, with approximately 500 unmasked guests in attendance.
In an Instagram video posted on December 1, Estefan revealed that she previously tested positive for COVID-19 on November 8. She said she was being extremely careful but an unmasked fan approached her in an outdoor restaurant in late October, and that's where she must have been infected.
The office of France's President Emmanuel Macron announced on December 17 that he has tested positive. The 42-year-old was displaying symptoms which prompted him to take the test.
Dave Chappelle tested positive for covid-19 in January of 2021.The star comedian had been seen posing in a photo with Elon Musk and Grimes prior to his diagnosis, the latter of whom also contracted the virus. Chappelle made a full recovery and was soon making jokes about his experience.
On January 24, it was announced that Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador tested positive for the virus. He said on Twitter that his symptoms are mild and he’s receiving treatment.
Kim Kardashian revealed that she and her whole family fell victim to the virus. The news was shared in an episode of 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' which is filmed in advance, so it's unclear when exactly it happened. Kardashian's son Saint was the first in the family to test positive after an outbreak at his school. It quickly spread through the family to Kim and her other three children. Filming of the reality show had to stop for two weeks, and unfortunately, Kim failed an important law school exam while struggling with the illness, but they all made a full recovery.
The Italian midfielder plays for Verona. He has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Italian soccer player is a defender for Reggiana. He tested positive for COVID-19.
A fan account on Instagram pointed out that the distinctive heart shape shaved into Drake's hairline was fading, captioning the photos: "That heart is stressed." The rapper entered the comments section and explained that he'd contracted COVID-19 and an apparent side-effect was hair loss. "I had Covid that s—t grew in weird I had to start again,” Drake wrote. “It’s coming back don’t diss.” Temporary hair loss is actually a fairly common side effect, as studies say hair loss is often due to stress, and severe illnesses like COVID-19 stress out the body.
On August 20, Hilary Duff shared on Instagram that she tested positive for COVID-19. "That delta... she's a little b—h," she wrote over a photo of herself in bed. "Symptoms: bad headache. No taste or smell. sinus pressure. Brain fog." She added, however, that she's "happy to be vaxxed."
"I am vaccinated, and I got COVID, and it's bad, "Melissa Joan Hart said in an Instagram video on August 18. She noted that "it's hard to breathe" and felt like she had a weight on her chest. "I'm mad, really mad," she added, "because we tried and we took precautions and we cut our exposure by a lot. But we got a little lazy, and I think as a country we got lazy. And I'm really mad that my kids didn't have to wear masks at school because I'm pretty sure that's where this came from."
On August 26, KISS announced that frontman Paul Stanley had tested positive, and they canceled the evening’s show in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania. Stanley tweeted on August 30, “My COVID symptoms were MILD compared to many others and let me tell you… It kicked my a**.” Luckily, he added, “It’s over now.”
The former New York City mayor and current lawyer for President Donald Trump, was hospitalized on the weekend of December 6 after testing positive, and was released on December 9. In that time alone, he still continued downplaying the importance of masks, he even boasted about his “celebrity” treatment in the hospital.
The NBA star plays for the Brooklyn Nets. He tested positive for COVID-19.
Just days after Paul Stanley tested positive for COVID-19, his fellow Kiss bandmate Gene Simmons contracted the coronavirus. The band announced on August 31 that Simmons is "experiencing mild symptoms," and that their next four End of the Road tour dates would be delayed. “The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA,” their statement read. All of the band members and their crew are fully vaccinated, but Simmons and Stanley are joining several unlucky celebs to get a "breakthrough" case in recent weeks.
The podcast host confirmed that he contracted the coronavirus in early September. Although he frequently reminds listeners that he's not a health expert, he also frequently expresses his non-expert opinions on serious health matters to millions of fans. While confirming on Instagram that he had tested positive for the virus a few days earlier, he stated that he was feeling better after taking numerous medications, including ivermectin. Ivermectin is a drug used to deworm horses, which some suspected might be helpful in the treatment of covid-19 in humans. However, the FDA and CDC have categorically stated that the drug should not be used in this manner and that it may even be dangerous.
Ed Sheeran had to cancel all his in-person interviews and performances—including his scheduled November 6 'Saturday Night Live' show—after testing positive for coronavirus. The singer shared the news on Instagram on October 24, writing, "Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following government guidelines. It means that I’m now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I’ll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house." According to Page Six, 'SNL' isn't too keen on doing any remote performances. "Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone," Sheeran added.
Actress Kristy Swanson, best known for starring in 1992's 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has drawn some controversial attention in the past couple years for vehemently supporting Donald Trump and then for vehemently expressing her anti-vax sentiments and conspiracies during the pandemic. In November, Swanson revealed that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19 and was being treated with oxygen and blood thinners after the virus "jumped into her lungs." On November 1, she tweeted “Prayers for me please.” She continued, “Yesterday I took an ambulance ride to the hospital. I’m still here with pneumonia, I’m on oxygen etc, all covid related of course. I’m in good spirits and in great hands.”
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams tested positive for the second time in a month. It was previously reported that he tested positive at the end of October, leading him to cancel an appearance he was scheduled to make a Tina Turner's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was clearly believed that he had fully recovered as he traveled to Italy a few weeks later to be photographed for the iconic Pirelli Calendar. However, he shared an Instagram update shortly after his arrival stating that he had tested positive for the virus once again. “Here I am, just arrived in Milano, and I’ve tested positive for the second time in a month for COVID,” Adams wrote in the post. “So it’s off to the hospital for me.” The singer is fully vaccinated and showing no symptoms.
Keira Knightley recently revealed that she and her family had all tested positive for the virus and were in quarantine. In an interview with Stella magazine, the actress shared, "I've got COVID and I'm feeling pretty rubbish," adding that her husband, James Righton, also tested positive but has been asymptomatic. "[He is] being very smug about it," Knightley joked. "He is convinced it's because he's one of those cold-water swimmers and I'm not." She also revealed that her young daughters, Edie, 6, and Delilah, 2, also contracted the virus but are now recovered.
Lakers star LeBron James didn't appear on the court for a game against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, November 3, in order to comply with the NBA health and safety protocols. It was later confirmed that James had tested positive for COVID-19 and would have to miss several games while he quarantined and recovered. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said that it was a huge disappointment to lose him as a player but that the team just wanted him to be safe and get bet back to full health. James is fully vaccinated and only experienced flu-like symptoms.
Hugh Jackman has been playing the starring role in the revival of Meredith Willson’s classic musical, 'The Music Man,' on Broadway. His co-star Sutton Foster came down with coronavirus and had to let her understudy take over for her while she recovered. Unfortunately, Jackman tested positive shortly afterward and it was decided to cancel several performances while the two stars were in isolation. 'The Music Man' is one of several Broadway shows that has been affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Jackman shared an update with fans to reassure them that he only had mild symptoms and would be back on stage as soon as it was safe.
Despite taking all the precautions afforded to a royal, Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for the virus. The 95-year-old was "experiencing mild cold-like symptoms" but seems to have recovered fully.
Former US President Barack Obama announced on March 13 that he tested positive for the virus. "I've had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise," he tweeted. "Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative. It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down."
Eric Clapton gained something of a controversial reputation throughout the pandemic as he repeatedly expressed his anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine sentiments. On May 16, Clapton confirmed that he had tested positive in a Facebook post and announced he would postpone his upcoming tour dates. "Eric Clapton is unfortunately suffering from Covid having tested positive shortly after the second concert at the Royal Albert Hall. He has been told by his medical advisors that if he were to resume traveling and performing too soon, it could substantially delay his full recovery," the post began. "Eric is also anxious to avoid passing on any infection to any of his band, crew, promoters, their staff and of course the fans." He announced "with great regret and apologies" to postpone the performances in Zurich and Milan. The post continued, "It is very frustrating that having avoided Covid throughout lockdown and throughout the period when travel restrictions have been in place Eric should have succumbed to Covid at this point in time, but we very much hope he will be sufficiently recovered by the end of the week to be able to perform the remainder of the planned performances." Clapton did receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, though he said he had adverse reactions to it, according to Rolling Stone.
President Joe Biden revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19 on July 21. Biden is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, and only experienced mild symptoms. He was reportedly "keeping busy" and doing as much work as he can from isolation in the White House.
Coronavirus continues to take its toll on the world. With high-profile cases across the globe, we're still witnessing a scary and serious pandemic. Plus, with new fast-spreading variants continuing to emerge, it's no time to lose sight of the safety measures that remain necessary. And for all their influence, the famous are not immune to COVID-19.
Just a couple weeks after President Joe Biden revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19, so too did his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, on August 15. She is fortunately double-vaccinated and twice boosted, and is taking Paxlovid, Pfizer's antiviral drug, according to her communications director. Her symptoms are mild and similar to the common cold, and though she's in a risky age group for coronavirus at 71, she's "feeling good," reports CNN. She's currently at a private residence in South Carolina and will return to the White House after two consecutive negative tests.
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First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19
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Coronavirus continues to take its toll on the world. With high-profile cases across the globe, we're still witnessing a scary and serious pandemic. Plus, with new fast-spreading variants continuing to emerge, it's no time to lose sight of the safety measures that remain necessary. And for all their influence, the famous are not immune to COVID-19.
Just a couple weeks after President Joe Biden revealed that he had tested positive for COVID-19, so too did his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, on August 15. She is fortunately double-vaccinated and twice boosted, and is taking Paxlovid, Pfizer's antiviral drug, according to her communications director. Her symptoms are mild and similar to the common cold, and though she's in a risky age group for coronavirus at 71, she's "feeling good," reports CNN. She's currently at a private residence in South Carolina and will return to the White House after two consecutive negative tests.
Take a look through the following gallery to see some more famous figures that the coronavirus has affected.