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Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE (born 6 September 1972) is an English actor, writer, producer, rapper, singer, songwriter and DJ. He is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire, DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther, and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He has been nominated four times for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, winning one, and was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award.
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Idris Elba Decries ‘Conspiracy Theories’ That Black People Can’t Get COVID-19: ‘It’s Going to Get More People Sick’

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A day after Idris Elba announced that he had tested positive for coronavirus, the actor returned to Twitter on Tuesday to update his followers and fans on his condition, explain how he was able to get tested, and shed some more light on how he likely contracted COVID-19.

Most notably, Elba and offer a sharp critique of one specific reaction to his disclosure that, he said, is “scaring” him. “There are so many stupid, ridiculous conspiracy theories about black people not being able to get it,” Elba said, referring to coronavirus. “That is the quickest way to get more black people killed.” “Please understand that you can get it, all right?” Elba continued. “Stop sending out these stupid WhatsApp messages about black people not getting it.

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