Coronavirus update: Famous personalities who have recently tested positive

From Hollywood to Bollywood, numerous movie stars have contracted Covid-19 since the pandemic broke out. The virus has also swept through the global elite and found its way to the top athletes. Here are some additions to the list since June 2020, as compiled from DW. 

Robert Pattinson

The 34-year-old, best known for starring as sparkly vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight, tested positive for Covid-19, pausing the production of his film The Batman just three days after it resumed. Pattinson, who also played Cedric Diggory in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, took on his latest role after Ben Affleck stepped down last year.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

The wrestler-turned-movie star has become one of the latest A-List celebrities to contract Covid-19. In a video on Instagram, Johnson revealed that he, his wife, and two young daughters have tested positive — adding that he'd had "a rough go" with symptoms. He also urged people to stop "politicising" the pandemic and to "wear your mask."

Antonio Banderas

The Spanish actor had an unwelcome surprise for his 60th birthday in mid-August after testing positive for the coronavirus. Banderas said he spent his birthday in isolation and that he was "more tired than usual" but "hoping to recover as soon as possible."

Amitabh Bachchan and family

The Bollywood movie legend revealed in July that he'd tested positive for the virus and spent three weeks in the hospital before being discharged in early August. His son Abhishek, actress daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai and granddaughter Aaradhya also contracted the virus.

Neymar

The Brazilian football icon is one of three Paris Saint-Germain players to contract the virus, news agency AFP reported September 2. The outbreak at the club is believed to be linked to a holiday trip the team took to the Spanish island of Ibiza. Neymar later posted a picture on Instagram with his son, who also reportedly tested positive, reading: "Thank you for your messages. We're all fine!"

Usain Bolt

Running legend Usain Bolt tested positive just days after holding a party to celebrate his 34th birthday in late August. The record-holder for the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints said he'd gone into quarantine but that he wasn't exhibiting symptoms. Videos of Bolt's outdoor birthday party showed guests not wearing masks during the celebration.

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