Idris Elba has tested positive for Coronavirus Kevin Fleming March 16, 2020 Entertainment, Movie News Idris Elba said he has tested positive for COVID-19. Elba, 47, said he received his test results Monday morning. So far, the “Luther” star said he feels “OK” and is showing no symptoms, according a video posted to Twitter. Elba said he had been isolated since finding out last Friday that he had been exposed to someone who tested the positive. Read more from CNN. Related