Hollywood actor Idris Elba responds on myth 'Black' people immune to Coronavirus

In a video he said, "Something that’s sort of scaring me when I read the comments and see some of the reactions is: My people — black people, black people — please, please understand that coronavirus ... you can get it, all right."

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Coronavirus outbreak has been creating a great panic among people. Thousands are already dead due to coronavirus, however, this virus is not only killing people but also bringing back the forgotten racism. One of the myth is that 'Black People Immune To Coronavirus.'

Responding to many weird myths, Hollywood actor Idris Elba who recently quarantined himself due to suspicion of Coronavirus slammed people for creating such false myths. In a video he said, "Something that sort of scaring me when I read the comments and see some of the reactions is: My people — black people, black people — please, please understand that coronavirus ... you can get it, all right."

"There are so many stupid, ridiculous conspiracy theories about black people not being able to get it. That dumb, stupid," he added.

That is the quickest way to get more black people killed. And I’m talking about the whole world. Wherever we are, please understand that you can get it. ... Just know you have to be as vigilant as every other race. This disease does not discriminate. ... As a black person who has contracted the virus, it needs to be said," he said.

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