Shemar Moore, known for playing the main character Hondo in the CBS drama “SWAT”, revealed in an Instagram post on Wednesday that he “discovered a few moments ago” that his test was positive for the coronavirus. It joins a growing list of A list of celebrities who contracted the disease.
“I thought I had food poisoning … chills and pain all day today … I can still smell, taste, without a cough, without a runny nose … I feel good now”, wrote the 50-year-old actor. “I have to accept the test results … I feel good now … but I have to be responsible !!!!” he added. “My Christmas and New Year is clearly not going to be the best … my last year and a half was not the best … but I’ll be fine !!!!”
He ended his Instagram post by writing: “I BELIEVE in the sun shining through the rain !!! Stay safe and enjoy everything and everyone you have and had !!” He then added the hashtag #wearamask
ETOnline reported that Moore revealed in an emotional Instagram post in February that his mother had died at the age of 76: “I am stunned. I am heartbroken … I do not know life without this woman.”
Earlier this month, Ellen Degeneres said he had tested positive for COVID-19, writing: “Hello everyone, I want everyone to know that I tested positive for COVID-19”, adding, “Fortunately, I am feeling good now.”
“I am following all the appropriate CDC guidelines,” said the 62-year-old talk show host. “I’ll see you all again after the holidays. Please stay healthy and safe.”