'Game of Thrones' star Kristofer Hivju tests positive for coronavirus
Kristofer Hivju
'Game Of Thrones' actor Kristofer Hivju, has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor played Tormund in the hit series.
In an Instagram post, Hivju revealed that he is self-quarantining with his family in Norway.
"Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID-19, coronavirus. 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," Hivju wrote.
"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 metres distance from others, go in quarantine. Just do everything you can to stop the virus from spreading.
Together we can fight this virus and avert a crisis at our hospitals. Please take care of each other, keep your distance, and stay healthy," he said.
Hivju joins a growing list of celebrities from the entertainment world to have contracted the respiratory disease. Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba and Olga Kurylenko are the other celebrities who have tested positive for coronavirus.
