Idris Elba Claps Back At People Saying Celebs Are Being Paid To Say They Have Coronavirus

Idris Elba is not here for the allegations of him and other celebs being paid to say they tested positive for COVID-19.

After the Hollywood actor and his wife Sabrina Elba revealed they have coronavirus, some folks in the comment section were accusing them of lying and even went as far to say that they are getting a paycheck from the government to release this information.

The Shade Room reports that Idris took to his social media to clap back at those who believe this false narrative.

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TSR STAFF: Christina C! @cdelafresh ___ There are a lot of theories about the coronavirus circulating on the Internet and social media right now but #IdrisElba had to hop on IG Live to address one that he felt was directed at him. ___ Following he and his wife Sabrina Elba’s positive diagnoses for the coronavirus, Idris decided to fire back at claims that celebrities are being paid to lie about having the virus. ___ “This idea that someone like myself is gonna be paid to say ‘I’ve got coronavirus,’ that’s like absolute bulls**t,” Idris said. “Such stupidness and people wanna spread that as if it’s like news. That’s stupid…That’s the quickest way to get people sick.” ___ Idris also took the time to address what he called “test shaming,” saying he believed that all people should-click the link in our bio to read more.

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The Coronavirus Pandemic should really be taken more seriously. The truth about COVID-19 is that it is a virus that does not discriminate based on social status. It is affecting many people and things in our world, so this should be a time when we all come together.