Idris Elba is shooting down some new conspiracy theories claiming that he and other celebrities were paid to be intentionally infected with COVID-19, in order to convince the masses to stay in their homes for some nefarious purpose.
Among those propagating the unfounded rumour was Cardi B, who took to Instagram Live, declaring, “I see these celebrities coming out like, ‘Hey guys!
I have the coronavirus, and I don’t have no symptoms. But stay home.'” Elba, 47, addressed the conspiracy theory in an Instagram Live appearance of his own.
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