Thursday, March 28, 2024

Idris Elba Slams ‘Stupid’ Theory That Black Folks Are Immune to Coronavirus

Idris Elba

*Idris Elba is urging folks to stop spreading myths and theories on social media about the coronavirus.

A day after revealing he tested positive for the deadly disease, Elba posted videos slamming the “stupid” claims that Black people can not be infected.

“Thank you to everyone that’s shown a lot of support … Something that’s sort of scaring me when I read the comments and see some of the reactions is … My people, black people, black people: Please, please understand that coronavirus … you can get it, all right?” he said in a video. “There are so many stupid, ridiculous conspiracy theories about black people not being able to get it. That’s dumb, stupid.”

He continued: “That is the quickest way to get more black people killed. And I’m talking about, you know, the whole world. Wherever we are, please understand that you can get it. Stop sending out these stupid What’s App messages about black people not getting it … You’re making us all look stupid. Just know you have to be as vigilant as every other race. This disease does not discriminate … As a black person who has contracted the virus, it needs to be said.”

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The English actor went on to explain that he got tested for the coronavirus after learning he had come into contact with someone who was infected.

“On Friday, last week, I was told that someone that I had been in contact with had tested positive,” he said. “I’m on location, about to start a film, and the news breaks that this person—who’s also in the public eye—had tested positive, so it was definitely something I had to … quite honestly, my job made me test immediately. I had to test any way, because it meant putting a lot of people at risk if I had been exposed.”

With his wife Sabrina by his side, Elba revealed on social media on Monday that he tested positive for the virus.

“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing,” he posted on Twitter.

Hear him tell it via the Twitter video embeds above.

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