How Are Celebs Getting Tested for Coronavirus When No One Else Can?

Most ordinary people, and even health care workers, are finding it difficult to get tested for coronavirus. But celebrities, politicians, sports stars, and other powerful people don't seem to be having the same problem. How are the rich and famous getting tested when no one else can? Read on for details.

Via Page Six.

Stars, they can get the coronavirus, just like us. But they can also get tested.

Despite a widespread shortage that’s even affecting health care workers, the rich-and-famous have been able to get their claws on COVID-19 tests — some even when they weren’t experiencing any symptoms.

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We reached out to some of the celebrities, sports stars and politicians who announced they’d been diagnosed with the illness or had tested negative to ask how they got tested.

Here’s what they said:

1. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

The actor and actress, both 63, were the first celebs to announce they’d tested positive for the disease on March 11. Two weeks after sheltering in place in Australia, the couple said they felt better on Sunday night. They didn’t respond to a request for comment.

2. Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre

The actor, 47, said he tested positive despite not showing any symptoms. His 31-year-old wife later announced she also had the bug, and no symptoms. The pair didn’t respond to a request for comment.

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Including the medicines that helped me recover. Check out @cdcgov, @paulysong and @nextshark for more on the issues I reference above. Thank you again for all the kind words of support. Please be safe and healthy, everyone. Love and prayers to those who are sick.🙏🏼#coronavirus

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3. Daniel Dae Kim

The “Hawaii 5-0” and “Lost” actor, 51, revealed on Instagram Thursday that he tested positive. He said he felt back to normal on Sunday. His rep said: “Thanks so much for reaching out but at this time Daniel is using his platforms only.”

4. Debi Mazar

The actress, 55, said she began experiencing symptoms about a month ago and provided an update on her condition over the weekend, after testing positive. She didn’t respond to a request for comment.

5. Kristofer Hivju

The 41-year-old “Game of Thrones” actor said he is under self-quarantine at home in Norway after testing positive. He didn’t respond to a request for comment.

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