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Lupita Nyong’ohas a breakthrough case ofCOVID-19.
TheBlack Pantherstar, 38, shared that she had tested positive for the virus on Twitter on Tuesday, the same day she was forced to drop out of a promotional Zoom for her new filmThe 355.
“I too have tested positive for COVID-19,“she wrote. “I’m fully vaccinated and taking care in isolation, so I trust I will be well.”
She added, “Please do all you can to keep yourself and others protected from serious illness. #StayMaskedAndVaxxed”
The star was due to join some of herThe 355costars for virtual interviews on Tuesday. The film also starsJessica Chastain, Penélope Cruz,Diane Krugerand Bingbing Fan.
As thehighly-contagious omicron variant rockets through the U.S., more stars are sharing their experiences with breakthrough cases.
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Also on Tuesday,Seth Meyersshared that he had tested positive for COVID-19, which put his late-night show on hiatus.The Viewis missing bothSara HainesandWhoopi Goldbergdue to the virus as well.
Other stars who have recently tested positive during the current COVID wave includeHugh Jackman,Debra Messing,LL Cool JandJessie J.
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Despite the surge in cases, healthy individuals who have received a booster shot are less likely to suffer severe infection from the omicron coronavirus variant,new studies suggest.
While boosted individuals appear less likely to contract serious infections from the omicron variant, medical experts still cautioned toThe Washington Postthat those who remain unvaccinated are at risk of severe illness. Older populations and those with underlying conditions could be at higher risk for severe illness.
The latest data comes as omicron is surging in the U.S. During a Sunday appearance onABC News’This Week, leading infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci described the variant as “extraordinarily contagious,” adding, “It’s just outstripped even the most contagious of the previous ones, including delta. There’s no argument on anybody’s part about that.”
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