Formula One Driver, Lewis Hamilton Self-Isolates After Meeting With Idris Elba, Sophie Trudeau Who Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Formula One driver, Lewis Hamilton has revealed he has been in self-isolation but not symptoms of the coronavirus.

This announcement is coming after attending an event with actor Idris Elba and wife of Canadian prime minister Sophie Trudeau, who have both tested positive for Coronavirus. 

Hamilton met the pair at an event in London on March 4 before flying out to Melbourne for the first race of the Formula One season, which was called off on March 13.

The six-times world champion took to his Instagram TL say that he has kept himself away from other people since then.

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.

He further stated that;

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.

According to him, he has self-isolated himself and distanced himself from people.

Hamilton added that;

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. 

Thank you for all the messages. I’m sending you love and positivity from afar. Keep safe.