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Idris Elba urged fans to stop spreading the conspiracy that Black people cannot contract COVID-19. The actor went on Twitter to say how “dangerous” he believed these spreading rumors was, and gave an update on his health after testing positive for the coronavirus.
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on and spreads globally there has been misinformation about the disease spread as well. One theory that has been shared on social media is that Black people cannot catch the virus. Rapper Waka Flocka Flame recently shared these sentiments during a radio interview.
The Luther actor was one of the first high-profile celebrities to test positive for the illness and has been in self-isolation. During an 18-minute Twitter live stream Elba wanted to offer fans an update, but the first thing he addressed was this conspiracy and said these sorts of comments have been “scaring” him.