Despite having been in contact with Idris Elba and Sophie Trudeau, who both tested positive for COVID-19, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has opted not to undergo a coronavirus test.
Hamilton, 35, encountered the pair at a London event on March 4 before traveling to Melbourne for the first Formula One race of the season.
A few days later, both actor Elba and Trudeau, the wife of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, revealed their positive test results for the virus.
Hamilton took to Instagram to provide an update to his fans, stating: “Hey guys, I hope you’re all staying positive, and keeping busy and healthy.
‘There’s been some speculation about my health, after I was at an event where two people later tested positive for coronavirus.
‘I wanted to let you know that I’m doing well, feeling healthy and working out twice a day. I have zero symptoms, and it’s now been 17 days since I saw Sophie and Idris. I have been in touch with Idris and happy to hear he is OK.
‘I did speak to my doctor and double checked if I needed to take a test but the truth is, there is a limited amount of tests available and there are people who need it more than I do, especially when I wasn’t showing any symptoms at all.
‘So what I’ve done is keep myself isolated this past week, actually since practice was cancelled last Friday and kept my distance from people.’
The most important thing everyone can do is stay positive, social distance yourself as best you can, self isolate if you need to, and regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,’ Hamilton added.
‘Thank you for all the messages. I’m sending you love and positivity from afar. Keep safe.’
