Celebs battling coronavirus: How are they now?

Pink: The American singer has confirmed she and her three-year-old son Jameson were showing signs of the coronavirus but have now fully recovered. In a lengthy Instagram post, the ‘What About Us’ singer wrote on April 4: “Two weeks ago my three-year old son, Jameson, and I are were showing symptoms of COVID-19. Fortunately, our primary care physician had access to tests and I tested positive. My family was already sheltering at home and we continued to do so for the last two weeks following the instruction of our doctor. Just a few days ago we were re-tested and are now thankfully negative.”

The singer also criticised the inability to many others like her who were unable to get tested. “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,” she added. In an effort to support the healthcare professionals who are battling on the frontlines, the singer also donated $1 million to various charities.

Kanika Kapoor: Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor has finally tested negative for the coronavirus, as per her latest health update. Kapoor was hospitalised on March 20 after she tested positive for the coronavirus. She had travelled from London on March 9 and then visited the Indian cities of Kanpur and Lucknow and during her stay, where she developed cough and fever. She was later admitted to a hospital in Lucknow. Many have accused the singer of concealing her travel history and infecting others. Kapoor has also criticised by the hospital administration for her ‘starry behaviour’. “Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor’s fifth COVID-19 test result comes negative. However, she will have to stay at PGI Hospital Lucknow until one more test result comes as negative,” Sanjay Gandhi PGIMS said.

Sara Bareilles: The American singer-songwriter and actress took to her Instagram story earlier this week to inform her fans she had tested positive for the coronavirus but has recovered since. “I had it, just so you know. I’m fully recovered, just so you know. I am just thinking about all the people walking through this really tricky time and sending a lot of love and just being really grateful for every easy breath and every day I get to be walking around.”

Hollywood star Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson gave fans their first health update since returning to Los Angeles after being placed under quarantine in Australia. “Hey, folks... We’re home now and, like the rest of America, we carry on with sheltering in place and social distancing. Many, many thanks to everyone in Australia who looked after us. Their care and guidance made possible our return to the USA. And many thanks to all of you who reached out with well wishes. Rita and I so appreciate it. Hanx,” Hanks tweeted. The couple continue to urge fans and followers to stay home and self-isolate.

‘Game of Thrones’ actor Kristofer Hivju announced to the world on March 17 that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. Since, no update has been forthcoming from the Norwegian actor’s social media account. Fans would remember him as playing Tormund on the fantasy epic. In his only Instagram post on his condition, Hivju wrote: “Greetings from Norway! Sorry to say that I, today, have tested positive for COVID19, Corona virus. 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. 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.”

Idris Elba gave fans a health update on March 26, saying that both him and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba (who also tested positive for the virus) were doing fine. In a Twitter post, the ‘Cats’ actor wrote: “Hoping everyone is coping with this $@@!! Currently still quarantine.. Sab and I still feel ok so far with no changes. Dr told us that after quarantine we will be immune for a certain time since our antibodies fought this. At some point we’d like to go home to London. Bsafe.” Elba is one of several people who stated he was asymptomatic during his battle with the virus.

Former Bond girl Olga Kurylenko has been updating fans about her health condition through frequent Instagram posts. The ‘Oblivion’ actress posted an image of herself, sitting by the fireplace with her son in her lap on Mother’s Day, which was celebrated on March 21.

“I have completely recovered. To recapitulate: For one week I felt pretty bad and was mostly in bed, sleeping, with high fever and strong headache. The second week, the fever was gone but some light cough appeared and I felt very tired. By the end of the second week I felt totally fine. Cough is almost gone although I still cough in the mornings but then it completely goes away for the day! I’m fine! And now I’m just enjoying this time to reflect on many things and spend my time with my son.” The actress also later updated that she had no idea how she picked up the virus.

‘Lost’ star Daniel Dae Kim also used social media to update fans about his health a week ago, where the actor informed fans that he had almost recovered and was one of the lucky 80 per cent of the population that did not have to be hospitalized after having been tested positive for the coronavirus. He concluded his message by saying: “Thank you again for all the kind words of support. Please be safe and healthy, everyone. Love and prayers to those who are sick.”

‘Younger’ actress Debi Mazar also updated fans of her health on March 27, along with posting a picture of herself soaking up some sunshine with her pet dog. In her update, Mazar wrote: “I had 10 days straight of fever & horrible symptoms I’m 3 days now with no fever! Lungs are feeling lighter. I woke up and smelled the coffee..finally! My taste & smell are starting to return. minimally but it’s a start [sic].” She further added: “God spared me from the hospital this time. I came close to going with breathing issues, but it’s the last place I want to be. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, who are working so hard right now.”

Talk show host Andy Cohen revealed to the world last month that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, but has announced that he has now recovered. The 51-year-old TV host spent nearly two weeks in isolation before being given the all-clear and finally uniting with his 13-month-old son, Ben.

Spanish opera singer Placido Domingo has been hospitalized following a Facebook update where the 79-year-old wrote he and his family were in self-isolation. However, as the disgraced singer’s condition deteriorated, he was taken to a hospital in the Mexican resort of Acapulco. According to a spokesperson, the singer was ‘stable’. Domingo last month apologised after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.