Ellen DeGeneres delivered a health update via Instagram today, assuring fans that she is well and feels “100%” despite contracting the coronavirus.
DeGeneres announced last week that she had tested positive for Covid-19. Today, she spoke from her home with an upbeat assessment.
“I feel really good,” the 62-year-old television host said, but added one caveat. “One thing that they don’t tell you is that you get, somehow, excruciating back pain,” she said. “Didn’t know that was a symptom, but I talked to some other people…Who knew? How come?”
Muscle pain and body aches are acknowledged by the Centers for Disease Control as a Covid-19 symptom.
Today’s update followed the Dec. 10 revelation by DeGeneres that she had tested positive. In that message, she said
“Hi everyone. I want to let you all know that I tested positive for COVID-19,” DeGeneres announced on Twitter today.
“Fortunately, I’m feeling fine right now. Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified, and I am following all the proper CDC guidelines.
“I’ll see you all again after the holidays. Please stay healthy and safe.”
anyone who had been in contact with her has been notified and that she was following CDC protocols.
Production has been halted on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show after the TV host tested positive for the coronavirus.
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