'Game of Thrones' Actress Indira Varma Announces She Has Coronavirus

As Coronavirus continues to affect people around the world, more and more celebrities are revealing that they're getting tested. Unfortunately, a handful have tested positive for the illness, with Game of Thrones alum Indira Varma the latest of actors to announce the sad diagnosis. The 46-year-old British star is arguably best known for playing Ellaria Sand in the HBO smash hit.

As reported by ComicBook.com, Varma took to Instagram today to alert followers that she's, "in bed with it and it’s not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people." She focused her post mostly on her stage show, Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull," which is currently on pause due to the crisis. "So sad our and so many other shows around the world have gone dark affected by the Covid-19 pandemic," the actress also wrote.

Varma's comments section has, expectedly, blown up with warm messages and wishes to get well soon.

The Carnival Row actress is the second Game of Thrones alum to announce they've tested positive for Coronavirus. Kristofer Hivju, who played fan-favorite character Tormund Giantsbane in the fantasy series, shared earlier this week on Instagram that he has COVID-19, writing, "My [family] and I are self-isolating at home for as long as it takes. We are in good health - I only have mild symptoms of a cold." Other notable stars who have been very open about their diagnosis include Idris Elba, Tom Hanks, and Rita Wilson, to name a few.

We're wishing Varma, and everyone across the world affected by Coronavirus, a speedy recovery.