US TV presenter Andy Cohen has tested positive for coronavirus.
The star, who lives in New York City, has told fans he has “not felt great” for a few days and decided to self-isolate as a result.
Confirmation of his illness means that his TV show Watch What Happens Live has been put on hold.
Taking to Instagram, Andy wrote: “After a few days of self-quarantine, and not feeling great, I have tested positive for Coronavirus.
“As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re putting a pin in that for now so I can focus on getting better.
Andy Cohen has tested positive for coronavirus, he revealed (Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
“I want to thank all the medical professionals who are working tirelessly for all of us and urge everybody to stay home and take care of themselves.”
Andy’s post was quickly flooded with messages from well-wishers hoping he gets well soon.
“Oh no!! Get better,” one fan replied.
Another added: “Wishing you a full and quick recovery.”
The Real Housewives star urged civilians to “stay at home” (Image: Photo Image Press / Splash News)
Meanwhile, a third continued: “Many prayers for a quick and full recovery.”
Singer John Mayer wrote: “Rest up. Love you with all my heart.”
On Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo took the dramatic decision to lock the city down as the virus spread at rapid speed.
Filming of Watch What Happens Live has been halted (Image: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Cuomo ordered also ordered “nonessential businesses” to keep 100% of their workforce at home in a bid to try and keep COVID-19 under control.
The decision came just hours after the British Prime Minister announced extensive measures to stop the spread of the virus across the UK.
Speaking from a press conference in 10 Downing Street, Boris Johnson confirmed that all pubs, clubs, gyms, cinemas and restaurants were to be closed from Saturday.
The unprecedented move aims to prevent the spread of the virus via socialising.
The measures come on top of the current requests to social distance and work from home where possible.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
