Not spared by Covid-19: These stars have Corona

The corona virus currently occupies the whole world, including the stars and asterisks. Some celebrities have become infected with the lung disease.

• The corona virus * has kept the whole world in suspense since the beginning of the year.
• While the new type of lung disease first appeared in Wuhan , China, it has long since spread to the rest of the world.
• Over time, numerous international celebrities have contracted Covid-19 .

Sore throat and body aches, coughing, feeling unwell - what is reminiscent of a "normal" flu can also be symptoms * for Covid-19 What often also occurs with the novel lung disease is the feeling of breathlessness. However, many should catch their breath when they see how quickly the corona virus has spread all over the world in recent weeks. So now there is almost no country that reports no infected or even fatalities. The pathogens of the Coronaviridae family make no distinction between the origins of the people - numerous celebrities from politics, film, television, music and sports have now contracted the coronavirus.

An overview of prominent corona infected people

• Johannes B Kerner
• Dr. Li Wenliang
• Oliver and Amira Pocher
• Rafi Rachek
• Prince Charles
• Prince Albert of Monaco
• Plácido Domingo
• Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
• Idris Elba
• Friedrich Merz
• Cem Ozdemir
• Boris Johnson

Johannes B Kerner fell ill with Corona

The course of the disease of Covid-19 can, however, express itself completely differently. Johannes B Kerner, for example, who has survived his corona disease relatively lightly, explains that he hardly showed any symptoms. On Instagram, the moderator only calls a “hint of cold symptoms, describes a slight scratching in the throat and the temporary loss of smell and taste. However, he never had a fever. Nevertheless, the ZDF man points out that all of this relates exclusively to his “individual situation”, but that he is “not a doctor and not a scientist”.

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Important note: of course, all answers relate exclusively to my individual situation. I am not a doctor or a scientist. You have sent me many questions that I would be happy to answer here. Stay healthy.

A post shared by Johannes B. Kerner (@jbk) on Mar 28, 2020 at 10:47 am PDT

"Corona Martyr" Dr. Li Wenliang died of Covid-19

The example of Dr. proves that doctors and scientists are also at high risk of infection. Li Wenliang. The Chinese doctor is considered one of the discoverers of the coronavirus risk, but died of the lung disease himself after being said to have been infected by one of his patients. After his death, Wenliang is celebrated as a martyr and hero, after he made the outbreak of a new type of lung disease public despite the headwinds of the Chinese authorities and some warnings, but was later not allowed to spread anything about it. Wenliang is one of the first to warn of Covid-19 despite the resistance.

Oliver and Amira Pocher warn of a positive Corona test result

Oliver Pocher and his wife Amira, among others, want to warn of the danger of the corona virus. In mid-March, the two received a positive test themselves, which the comedian took as an opportunity to address his followers on Instagram with an unmistakable appeal: "It's official ... I also have Corona, which is why I urge ALL people ... stay at home with your ass !! "

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It's official ... I also have Corona, so my urgent call to ALL people ... stay at home with your ass !!

A post shared by Oliver Pocher (@oliverpocher) on Mar 21, 2020 at 3:59 p.m. PDT

Similar to Johannes B Kerner, Oli did not show any major physical weaknesses, as he said, and would only suffer from a light, dry cough. However, since they did not belong to the risk group and their little baby was doing well, the couple were "good things" that the whole thing could not harm them, as Amira Pocher also explained after her illness. So Oliver Pocher is currently busy busy teasing about influencers - one who has so far been spared is Rafi Rachek, who also tested positive for the corona virus.

Prince Charles and Plácido Domingo in corona risk group

Prince Charles and Placido Domingo are two of the coronavirus at least age-wise. Since the risk of a serious illness increases according to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for over 50 and 60 year olds, the member of the royal family appears to be particularly at risk from the new lung disease. However, the palace was able to give the all-clear: After it became known that the 71-year-old was also infected with the corona virus - and possibly had been infected * by Prince Albert of Monaco - it was said that he would only show "mild symptoms". According to the dpa, the British heir to the throne last addressed the public in a video message after his illness had been overcome and tried to encourage the global community: “None of us can say when this will end. But it will come to an end, ”said the Royal optimistically.

Placido Domingo is similarly optimistic despite his Corona disease. The Spanish opera star recently announced on his official Facebook account that he was under medical supervision at home due to his age, but felt good.

Corona virus in the international acting world

So far, the corona virus has not only spread to Europe, but has also reached the distant Australian continent. Until recently, for example, Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson had been in a two-week Covid-19 quarantine, but according to the dpa are now supposed to be back in the USA. The two are considered the first celebrity couple to announce their infection with the novel pathogens.

Later Idris Elba also joined them, because the "Fast and Furious" star was not spared by Covid-19, even though he reassured his fans via Twitter on the day of his positive corona test: "Don't panic!", the actor wrote, warning his fans not to freak out, but to respect the various hygiene regulations, since the global corona crisis is definitely something serious.

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 No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ

Covid-19 also proven in political circles

With this, Idris Elba is likely to have agreed with the view of some prominent, even infected politicians. In Germany, for example, CDU man Friedrich Merz and Greens politician Cem Özdemir have already announced their positive corona test results. In the meantime, both have recovered, but are still concerned about the current developments regarding Corona. "The crisis is still serious," Özdemir is quoted with his current assessments, for example, while Merz already predicts a "post-corona world".

Similar to the two Germans, Boris Johnson only suffers from mild symptoms, but was also tested positive for the corona virus. After initially being accused of laxly reacting to the rapidly expanding pandemic, the British prime minister turned to his citizens with an urgent request to stay at home after his illness.

Corona virus claims prominent fatalities

Unfortunately, the new type of lung disease has not always been as light as light as in the numerous other prominent examples, which once again shows the unpredictability of the coronavirus. Some well-known and legendary personalities have already lost the fight against Covid-19.

An overview of prominent corona dead people

• Pape Diouf
• Floyd Cardoz
  
• Andrew Jack
• Mark Blum
  
• Alan Merrill
• Joe Diffie

Sports icon Pape Diouf died of Covid-19

A well-known corona fatality in the sports world is Pape Diouf. The president of the French first division club Olympic Marseille was considered a true sports icon during his lifetime and now the first Corona dead in his home country of Senegal. Diouf was only 68 years old. In the United States, a famous TV chef has also recently died of the effects of the corona virus.

A president sérieux et respecter
Repose en paix Monsieur le président #PapeDiouf pic.twitter.com/IUXYJ42vtT

Corona dead has to complain about the world of acting

But film lovers also had to say goodbye to two actors in times of the Corona crisis. “Star Wars” fans like stars are currently mourning for Andrew Jack, who has acted as “General Caluan Ematt” in several parts such as “The Last Jedi” or “The Force Awakens”. The actor also became known for his roles in other blockbusters such as "The Lord of the Rings" or "Batman".

Devastated to hear of the passing of the wonderful, talented, beloved gentleman #AndrewJack. He is one of the kindest people I've ever worked with. Please stay safe. Please stay home !!! #RIPAndrewJack pic.twitter.com/VqmmGkxaOF

Acting colleague Mark Blum did not survive his Covid-19 illness. The 69-year-old became known in the eighties through Hollywood films such as "Lovesick" or the adventure comedy "Crocodile Dundee". After his death, the grief even extends to the music world. For example, megastar Madonna Mark Blum says goodbye with the words "this is really tragic".

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I Want to Acknowledge the Passing of a remarkable Human, fellow actor and friend Mark Blum, who succumbed to Coronavirus. This is really tragic and my heart goes out to him, his family and his loved ones. I remember him as funny warm, loving .and professional when we made Desperately Seeking Susan in 1985 !! Another reminder that this virus is no joke, nothing to be casual about or pretend wont affect us in some way. ♥ ️ we need to stay grateful -be hopeful- help each other-and follow the quarantine rules! # covid_19 #markblum #desperatelyseekingsusan

A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) on Mar 26, 2020 at 12:58 pm PDT

Legendary US musicians died of corona virus

The music world itself, on the other hand, has already recorded the corona death of legendary members. For example, Alan Merrill recently succumbed to the virus. Rock fans in particular are likely to connect the band member of the "Arrows" forever with the hymn "I love Rock'n'Roll", which was written by him but was often covered - extremely successful, for example, Joan Jett. For example, the interpreter Joan Jett was already saying goodbye and wished her artist colleague a "safe journey to the other side".

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While Alan Merrill has immortalized himself in the rock world with his anthem, Joe Diffie should be in the field of country music, because in the USA the musician was one of the most famous singers of this genre. With songs like "Third Rock From The Sun" or "Pickup Man" he stormed the charts of his time. Now Joe Diffie has died of the consequences of his Covid 19 disease, as can be read on the musician's Facebook page.

While the corona virus has already spread to celebrity circles, it is spreading more and more in Germany. We report on the latest developments in our Corona ticker.

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