DURAN Duran bassist John Taylor has revealed he's battled coronavirus and that it "isn't always a killer." The 59-year-old made the statement on social media in a bid to calm fears about the pandemic. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates He wrote: "DEAR FRIENDS OF MINE after giving some thought to this, I have decided to share with you that I tested positive with the Corona Virus almost three weeks ago.