The pandemic isn’t over. Just as it did in 2020 and 2021, Hollywood’s A-list continues to be affected by COVID-19 in 2022 — but they largely attribute their fast recoveries to vaccines.
In January, Late Night With Seth Meyers only returned from holiday break for one show before suddenly having to go on hiatus amid the omicron variant’s prevalence.
“The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!),” Seth Meyers wrote via Twitter on January 4. “We are canceling the rest of the shows this week, so tune in next Monday to see what cool location we will try and pass off as a studio!!!”
Meyers’ fellow NBC late night host Jimmy Fallon revealed a day prior that he’d recently recovered from COVID-19. The Saturday Night Live alum made it clear that he tested negative before returning to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 3.
“Hey guys, on the first day of our holiday break I tested positive for Covid,” he captioned a photo via Instagram of himself masked in a room marked “reserved for testing use.” The room was decorated with an iconic Diff’rent Strokes quote, which Fallon appreciated.
He continued, “I was vaccinated and boostered which made me lucky enough to only have mild symptoms. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who work so hard around the clock to get everyone vaxxed. Thank you to NBC for taking the testing protocols so seriously and doing a great job – and also thanks for putting me in the ‘What ‘chu talkin’ about Willis?’ isolation room when they told me the news.”
In the comments section, Fallon told a fan that he completely recovered, writing, “The positive came back on 12/18. Back at work today and feeling 100%!”
The NBC hosts both advocated for vaccination. As of January, the CDC recommended a booster shot for people over age 16 five months after completing the primary series. Meyers and Fallon each had a booster before testing positive.
Similarly, Whoopi Goldberg also had a breakthrough case amid the highly contagious variant’s spread. Her View cohost Joy Behar announced the news on January 3 and said the Sister Act star was expected to be fully recovered within a week.
“Why am I here instead of Whoopi? Well, Whoopi, unfortunately, tested positive over the break, but she’ll be back probably next week,” Behar explained. “Since she’s vaxxed and boosted, her symptoms have been very, very, mild. But we’re being super cautious here at The View.”
The daytime talk show opted to film remotely for the week in the midst of Goldberg’s positive test.
“They say there’s no place like home for the holidays and that’s exactly where we are this year,” Behar said. “Happy New Year from all of our living rooms. As you can see, we’re back in boxes and doing the show remotely — hopefully for just a week. I’m praying that it’s just a week, but you never know because this omicron thing is all over the place.”
See the stars who have tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022:
The pandemic isn’t over. Just as it did in 2020 and 2021, Hollywood’s A-list continues to be affected by COVID-19 in 2022 — but they largely attribute their fast recoveries to vaccines.
In January, Late Night With Seth Meyers only returned from holiday break for one show before suddenly having to go on hiatus amid the omicron variant’s prevalence.
“The bad news is, I tested positive for COVID (thanks, 2022!) the good news is, I feel fine (thanks vaccines and booster!),” Seth Meyers wrote via Twitter on January 4. “We are canceling the rest of the shows this week, so tune in next Monday to see what cool location we will try and pass off as a studio!!!”
Meyers’ fellow NBC late night host Jimmy Fallon revealed a day prior that he’d recently recovered from COVID-19. The Saturday Night Live alum made it clear that he tested negative before returning to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 3.
“Hey guys, on the first day of our holiday break I tested positive for Covid,” he captioned a photo via Instagram of himself masked in a room marked “reserved for testing use.” The room was decorated with an iconic Diff’rent Strokes quote, which Fallon appreciated.
He continued, “I was vaccinated and boostered which made me lucky enough to only have mild symptoms. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who work so hard around the clock to get everyone vaxxed. Thank you to NBC for taking the testing protocols so seriously and doing a great job – and also thanks for putting me in the ‘What ‘chu talkin’ about Willis?’ isolation room when they told me the news.”
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In the comments section, Fallon told a fan that he completely recovered, writing, “The positive came back on 12/18. Back at work today and feeling 100%!”
The NBC hosts both advocated for vaccination. As of January, the CDC recommended a booster shot for people over age 16 five months after completing the primary series. Meyers and Fallon each had a booster before testing positive.
Similarly, Whoopi Goldberg also had a breakthrough case amid the highly contagious variant’s spread. Her View cohost Joy Behar announced the news on January 3 and said the Sister Act star was expected to be fully recovered within a week.
“Why am I here instead of Whoopi? Well, Whoopi, unfortunately, tested positive over the break, but she’ll be back probably next week,” Behar explained. “Since she’s vaxxed and boosted, her symptoms have been very, very, mild. But we’re being super cautious here at The View.”
The daytime talk show opted to film remotely for the week in the midst of Goldberg’s positive test.
“They say there’s no place like home for the holidays and that’s exactly where we are this year,” Behar said. “Happy New Year from all of our living rooms. As you can see, we’re back in boxes and doing the show remotely — hopefully for just a week. I’m praying that it’s just a week, but you never know because this omicron thing is all over the place.”
See the stars who have tested positive for COVID-19 in 2022:
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Lauren Graham
The Gilmore Girls alum announced she tested positive for COVID-19 on November 13, two days before the publication of her new book, Have I Told You This Already? “I’m so sorry to report to those who planned to join me at the @92ndStreetY on 11/15 that I tested positive for Covid tonight,” Graham wrote via Twitter. “This changes my pub week in many ways, but I’ll miss the chance to see you in person most of all. We are working on rescheduling – details to come!”
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Selena Gomez
Gomez revealed she was forced to cancel her October 26 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon after getting sick.
“I’m not going to be on Fallon tonight. I ended up getting covid but am resting and feeling ok,” she wrote via her Instagram Story. “A friendly reminder covid is still out there. Get updated on your boosters. I was actually scheduled to get mine this week. Love you all.”
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Ryan Seacrest
Seacrest revealed in October that he had tested positive for the virus.
“I don’t know how I avoided it for so long but unfortunately I tested positive for COVID-19 a few days ago and I’m currently in quarantine,” the Live! With Kelly and Ryan host wrote via Instagram. While I’m feeling the usual symptoms, I hope to make a quick recovery. I’ll be in bed watching TV his week so please let me know if you have any recommendations (especially for any foodie shows!”
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Ringo Starr
The drummer announced in October that he would be postponing six of his upcoming concerts due to illness.
“Ringo is sick and was hoping he could carry on, hence the late decision, but it has affected his voice so tonight’s show, scheduled to begin in a few hours, is canceled,” a statement from the Four Winds Casino in Michigan, where he was set to perform, read via Twitter at the time. “Ringo does not have Covid. Ringo and the band send Peace and Love to all the fans who came out tonight and hope to see you all soon.”
While the venue initally said that the former Beatles member “did not have COVID-19,” Starr later tested positive for the virus.
“It has been confirmed today that Ringo has Covid and the tour will be on hold while Ringo recuperates,” the second statement read. “Ringo hopes to resume as soon as possible and is recovering at home. As always, he and the All Starrs send peace and love to their fans and hope to see them back out on the road soon. We will keep fans updated with any further news or changes.”
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Al Roker
The Today Show team revealed in September that the weatherman would not be leading the Hurricane Ian coverage due to contracting the virus.
“Some people have been wondering during the storm, ‘Where is Al?’ Al happened to test positive for COVID,” Hoda Kotb said on September 29. “We’re happy to say he’s feeling fine, just mild symptoms. He’s home.”
Stand-in meteorologist Bill Karins added, “He’s been sending us notes. He wants to be here, he feels well. I can only imagine the step count in his house, just going back and forth. But Al’s helped us bring an incredible weather team here at NBC News and we’re helping you get through this storm.”
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Lea Michele
Days after making her debut in Broadway’s Funny Girl as Fanny Bryce in September 2022, the actress had to sit out for more than a week of performances.
“Unfortunately, I have officially tested positive for COVID. In following production protocol, I cannot return to the theater for 10 days,” the Glee alum announced via her Instagram Story on September 10. “Thankfully staying home today and catching this early protected so many members of our company from being exposed. Funny Girl has been and still is tackling a tremendous wave of COVID with close to a dozen company members currently out. We are almost on the other side of this and our swings and understudies are doing such an incredible job to keep our show on its feet. This week has been a dream come true and I cannot wait to get back — you better get ready. See you soon.”
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Jill Biden
The White House announced on August 16 that the first lady tested positive for the coronavirus while vacationing in South Carolina. “Close contacts of the First Lady have been notified,” her communications director noted in a statement. “She is currently staying at a private residence in South Carolina and will return home after she receives two consecutive negative COVID tests.”
The president previously tested positive for the virus in July and was encouraged to mask indoors for 10 days following his wife’s diagnosis.
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Drake
The “Hotline Bling” artist was forced to cancel his Young Money Reunion Show with Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj after receiving a positive coronavirus diagnosis, the rapper revealed on August 1.
“I am truly devastated to say that I tested positive for Covid and the Young Money Reunion show scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled to the SOONEST date possible,” Drake shared via his Instagram Story. “I will keep the city posted and share the new date whenever we have it locked. Until then I hope everyone stays safe and healthy and I love you all I am so sorry for letting you down on our weekend together and the moment I test negative I will give you everything I got on stage (except the Covid).”
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Joe Biden
The White House announced on July 21 that the president was “experiencing very mild symptoms” after testing positive for coronavirus.
“He has begun taking Paxlovid,” press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, noting that he is “fully vaccinated and twice boosted.”
The statement continued: “Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. He has been in contact with members of the White House staff by phone this morning, and will participate in his planned meetings at the White House this morning via phone and Zoom from the residence.”
The POTUS later tested positive on July 30, several days after he initially tested negative.
“The President has experienced no reemergence of symptoms and continues to feel quite well,” presidential physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor wrote in a statement released by the White House at the time. “This being the case, there is no reason to reinitiate treatment at this time.”
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Seth Meyers
The Illinois native canceled a week of Late Night With Seth Meyers on January 4 and attributed his mild symptoms to the vaccine.
In July, the late night host had to once again cancel a week of live shows after contracting COVID-19 for a second time.
“After negative tests Monday and Tuesday I tested positive for Covid this morning,” Meyers tweeted at the time. “Canceling shows the rest of this week. Apologies to our scheduled guests and loyal viewers.”
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Camila Cabello
The “Havana” singer shared the news of her Covid diagnosis on July 18 via TikTok, lip-syncing Pitbull’s “Watagatapitusberry (Remix)” while surrounded by cold remedies.
“I got the rona,” the Cuba native captioned the post as she pumped her fist and bopped along with the song, showing off DayQuil, a bag of Hall’s cough drops, menthol vapor chest rub and more.
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Denzel Washington
The Remember the Titans star had to skip the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony on July 7 — during which he was set to be honored with the award from President Joe Biden — after testing positive for COVID-19.
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Taylor Momsen
The former Gossip Girl star took to Instagram on July 7 to reveal that she contracted COVID-19.
“Yup…FML,” she captioned the photo of her positive test.
Her band, The Pretty Reckless, also shared via Instagram that “COVID finally got us,” and that they will be “following CDC guidelines,” causing them to miss shows in Detroit, Milwaukee and Kansas City.
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Hannah Brown and Adam Woolard
“Ugh. It got us,” the former Bachelorette captioned a photo via Instagram in June of herself and Woolard snuggled in bed together. The couple tested positive for the virus following a romantic European getaway.
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Sutton Foster
“I’m so sorry to share this news, but this morning I tested positive for COVID,” the Younger alum wrote via Instagram on June 26, announcing she will miss performances of Broadway’s The Music Man while she recovers. “But you’re all in good hands with Audrey Cardwell and Kathy Voutko as Marion Paroo. Love to everyone at the Winter Garden Theatre, and see you all soon.”
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Martha Stewart
The design guru announced her COVID-19 diagnosis in an Instagram post on June 21, adding that her illness would force her to miss a New York City appearance she had planned for Mario Badescu Skin Care. “I am feeling fine but i am sticking to the rules and isolating,” she wrote. “I’m heartbroken to be missing the celebration of over 50 years of amazing skincare and the launch of ‘The Martha Facial’ at their NYC flagship – which is a special offer of the facial I’ve been receiving there for more than forty years! Cheers to what I’m sure will be a fabulous event.”
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Mayim Bialik
The Big Bang Theory alum revealed on June 19 that she tested positive for COVID-19 after getting vaccinated and receiving a booster shot. “It’s no joke over here,” she said in an Instagram video. “It’s very exhausting, the exhaustion is very special. I had mononucleosis when I was in college and the exhaustion hits like that where you cannot be awake. You can try to be awake but then all of a sudden you need to sleep.”
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Hugh Jackman
“I wanted you guys to hear it from me first that, unfortunately, this morning I have frustratingly tested positive for COVID again,” the actor told fans via Instagram on June 13, one day after he performed at the 2022 Tony Awards.
The Wolverine actor, who stars in The Music Man on Broadway, previously battled the coronavirus in December 2021. After his first diagnosis, all performances were canceled as many Broadway performers were fighting the virus. This time, however, Jackman’s understudy, Max Clayton, will go on.
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Mick Jagger
The Rolling Stones announced via their official Twitter on June 13, 2022, that they were “forced to call off tonight’s concert in Amsterdam following Mick Jagger testing positive for COVID-19 upon arrival at the stadium.”
“The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement,” the statement continued. “The safety of the audience, fellow musicians and touring crew must take priority.”
The band, who are currently on their “Stones Europe 2022” tour, asked fans to stand for more details and promised that the show would be rescheduled and that all tickets sold for the original concert would be honored at a later date.
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Abby Mueller
“I tested positive for COVID-19. The timing feels unbelievable,” Mueller, who is currently starring on Broadway in Six The Musical, wrote via Instagram Story on June 12 ahead of the 2022 Tony Awards. “This prevents me from performing with @sixbroadway on @thetonyawards today. To quote Queen Adele … I am absolutely gutted.”
Mueller plays Jane Seymour in the NYC production of Six, which received eight Tony Award nominations.
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Beanie Feldstein
The Booksmart actress revealed via Instagram on June 7 that she had tested positive for COVID-19, explaining that the diagnosis would keep her from performing in Broadway’s Funny Girl, the musical she currently stars in.
“I just found out that I tested positive for COVID so unfortunately, I’m going to be out of the show for a little while to keep everybody safe,” Feldstein said in a short video, adding that she was “grateful to not be feeling too bad” but “really bummed to not be seeing everyone at the theater,” she concluded. “And I cannot wait to get back on stage very soon.”
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Jimmy Kimmel
“I’m such a positive person, I tested positive AGAIN,” the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live tweeted about his second time having COVID-19. “I am feeling fine.”
The late-night host also dropped the news that comedians Andy Samberg and John Mulaney have agreed to guest host the show while he recovers.
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Eric Clapton
The musician, who has been a vocal vaccine skeptic throughout the pandemic, was forced to postpone shows in Europe after testing positive for COVID-19. “It is very frustrating that having avoided Covid throughout lockdown and throughout the period when travel restrictions have been in place Eric should have succumbed to Covid at this point in time, but we very much hope he will be sufficiently recovered by the end of the week to be able to perform the remainder of the planned performances,” a Facebook statement read on May 16.
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Kelly Ripa
The Live With Kelly and Ryan host announced on May 9 that she tested positive for COVID-19 over the weekend. “But thankfully i am fully vaccinated and boosted,” she wrote. “I am taking all necessary precautions and looking forward to returning to normal life as soon as the standard quarantine time is over.”
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Amy Schumer
The comic canceled her Netflix is a Joke Festival set at The Theatre at Ace Hotel just hours before showtime on May 7. She performed two sets at the Hollywood Palladium the day prior.
“I am sad to say I have to cancel my show in LA tonight. I am the first woman to ever get COVID,” Schumer quipped in a video via Instagram. “I tested positive for COVID-19 about an hour ago, so yeah, please, I don’t know [what to say], but at least my hair looks good.”
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Jon Batiste
The Grammy winner postponed his performance at Carnegie Hall — and took a break from his role as bandleader on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert — after contracting the virus in May. “I thank all my supporters for their love and understanding,” he noted in a press release. “See you all soon.”
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Sharon Osbourne
The former Talk cohost revealed on May 4 that she tested positive for the virus. “🤬 Covid 🤬,” she wrote via Instagram alongside a photo of herself in bed and hooked up to an IV. The U.K. native also noted that she thinks she got it from her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, who was diagnosed earlier in the month.
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Jimmy Kimmel
The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host announced that he tested positive on May 2. “Our daughter brought us covid (even though we specifically asked her not to),” he joked via Twitter. “All feeling fine, I am double vaxxed and boosted but the show must not go on. Apologies to @TomCruise & @iliza [Iliza Shlesinger] and thanks to Mike Birbiglia @birbigs who’ll be filling in for me starting tomorrow night.”
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Maya Vander
The Selling Sunset star told TMZ on April 27 that she tested positive for the virus days after filming the season 5 reunion special. As a precaution, she informed her fellow castmates that they may have been exposed.
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Tamron Hall
The talk show host wrote an email telling her staffers that she was diagnosed with COVID-19. “Thankfully, Moses and my entire family have all tested negative,” she noted, per Page Six. “I am devastated to say the least, but I know we will get through this.”
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Stephen Colbert
“Yep! I tested positive for Covid, but basically I’m feeling fine- grateful to be vaxxed and boosted,” the comedian tweeted on April 21 as The Late Show With Stephen Colbert announced that upcoming tapings were canceled. “Thank you for the well wishes. This just proves that I will do anything to avoid interviewing Jason Bateman.”
Weeks later, The Late Show paused again as Colbert showed new COVID symptoms.
“Stephen is experiencing symptoms consistent with a recurrence of COVID. Out of an abundance of caution for his staff, guests, and audience, he will be isolating for a few additional days,” the show announced on May 9. “The Late Show will not be taping new episodes until further notice.”
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Julianne Hough
The ballroom dance pro announced on April 19 that she tested positive for the virus, writing via her Instagram Story that she was “really bummed” to miss out on “a few” performances of Broadway’s POTUS. “Out of an abundance of caution, I’ll be quarantining until I get the safe sign-off to return,” she added. “Can’t wait for everyone to see our incredible show!”
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Jenna Bush Hager
The Today With Hoda and Jenna cohost tested positive for the virus on April 13 and subsequently was absent from the show. “Jenna got COVID, but she’s doing great,” her cohost Hoda Kotb announced during the telecast. “Her whole family has it. You know how it is, everyone gets it, they quarantine and then five days later, everything’s going to be just fine. I talked to her on the phone, she’s great, she’s feeling good.”
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Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City alum tested positive for the virus on April 7. The results came two days after her husband and Plaza Suite costar, Matthew Broderick, missed multiple Broadway shows due to his positive COVID-19 diagnosis.
“Today, Sarah Jessica Parker tested positive for COVID with a second test confirming the diagnosis,” the Broadways show’s official Instagram wrote at the time, announcing that night’s performance would be canceled. “News about future performances of #PlazaSuite will be announced as soon as possible. Everyone wishes Matthew and Sarah Jessica a speedy recovery.”
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Matthew Broderick
Beginning on April 5, the actor was forced to sit out performances of Broadway’s Plaza Suite, in which he stars with wife Sarah Jessica Parker, after testing positive for COVID-19. The play officially opened one week prior. Broderick is expected to return to the stage on April 15.
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Daniel Craig
The No Time to Die actor tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of his April 2 performances of Macbeth on Broadway. The play’s official Twitter account confirmed the news, noting that the production — costarring Ruth Negga — had canceled that day’s matinee and evening show. Amid his bout with the illness, Craig is set to sit out several upcoming performances of the show.
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Miley Cyrus
“Traveling around the world, playin for a 100,000 people a night & meeting hundreds of fans a day the chances of getting Covid are pretty high. I have Covid now but it was definitely worth it,” the Hannah Montana alum tweeted on April 1. “Unfortunately because of this I’m missing out on Janie’s Fund [pre-Grammy’s party] which sucks because it’s a charity that’s super important to me & my friend Steven Tyler.”
She added in her post: “I am feeling fine so don’t worry about me! Sorry Steven! We’ll have to ‘Walk This Way’ another time!”
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Jungkook
In March, the BTS member tested positive for coronavirus days before the K-pop group was scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards. “After arriving in Las Vegas, he felt a slight discomfort in his throat and promptly took a rapid PCR test and a standard PCT test,” the band’s record label, Big Hit, announced in a statement. “While being under self-quarantine as a proactive measure, the result of both tests came back positive, and Jungkook was confirmed with COVID-19 on Monday.” Big Hit noted that his participation in the performance alongside other members of BTS will be “determined by the local regulations on COVID-19 while we are actively in discussion with the awards organizer.”
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Luke Combs
On March 23, the country star was forced to cancel his performance for the 2022 CMT Awards after testing positive for the virus. “Unfortunately, Luke Combs won’t be with us tomorrow,” a spokesperson for the awards show told Country Now in a statement. “He is quarantined with COVID. He’s bummed to miss seeing everyone!”
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Taron Egerton
Producers of the Rocketman star’s London play, Cock, announced that he would miss a week of performances after contracting the illness. “Taron Egerton has unfortunately tested positive for COVID. In accordance with the production’s health and safety protocols, he will now isolate and we expect Taron to return to the show next week,” they said in a statement released via Instagram on March 23.
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J-Hope
J-Hope is the sixth member of the K-pop super group BTS to test positive for COVID-19. According to a statement from the band’s label, BigHit Music, the singer — who is fully vaccinated — had “no symptoms other than a sore throat” and is quarantining at home while he receives medical treatment. All of his bandmates, meanwhile, were in good health and not presenting any symptoms.
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Nicola Coughlan
The Bridgerton actress revealed via Instagram on March 22 that she was unable to attend the Netflix drama’s season 2 premiere after being “struck down with Miss Rona.” She added, “Heartbroken is an understatement but sending so much love to my gorgeous cast mates who I hope have the best night.”
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Hillary Clinton
“Well, I’ve tested positive for COVID. I’ve got some mild cold symptoms but am feeling fine,” the politician wrote via Twitter on March 22. “I’m more grateful than ever for the protection vaccines can provide against serious illness. Please get vaccinated and boosted if you haven’t already!”
Hillary noted that her husband, Bill Clinton, had tested negative and is “feeling fine” at the moment. “He’s quarantining until our household is fully in the clear. Movie recommendations appreciated!” she added.
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Doug Emhoff
Vice President Kamala Harris‘ office confirmed on March 15 that the second gentleman had contracted the coronavirus. “I tested positive for COVID. My symptoms are mild and I’m grateful to be both vaccinated and boosted,” Emhoff wrote via Twitter. “If you have yet to get vaccinated and boosted, please don’t wait.”
Harris, for her part, tested negative for the coronavirus, but was frequently tested and continued follow safety guidelines.
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Dylan O’Brien
The Teen Wolf alum revealed via Twitter on March 14 that he tested positive for the virus. He confirmed that he is “all good,” noting that he had “mild symptoms” after getting vaccinated and boosted. “Sobering reminder that we’re still in a pandemic,” he tweeted, adding that he had to cancel the rest of his upcoming press engagements for The Outfit to get healthy. “Stay safe be mindful.”
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Sarah Snook
During the Critics Choice Awards on March 13, Snook’s costar Kieran Culkin revealed the reason for her absence, telling reporters, “She tested positive for COVID this morning. She just won an award, she’s fine.”
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Sean Penn
“Sean tested positive for COVID, which is kind of crazy considering what he’s done for all of us,” Paul Thomas Anderson explained the Licorice Pizza actor’s absence from the DGA Awards on March 13 per The Hollywood Reporter. “Like a World War I veteran coming home, slipping on a step. So, it’s a drag not to have him here. It’s a pleasure to work with him and all the actors. It’s the best part of this job that we all have.”
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Barack Obama
“I just tested positive for COVID,” the 44th president announced via Twitter on March 13. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise. Michelle and I are grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, and she has tested negative.”
Obama added, “It’s a reminder to get vaccinated if you haven’t already, even as cases go down.”
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Jessie Cave
“Triage, once again…… Anyone else had covid in 3rd trimester & had it hit them like a tonne of bricks for weeks? 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯,” the Harry Potter actress captioned a hospital selfie via Instagram in March.
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John Mayer
The Dead & Company announced on January 5 that Mayer will not be at their Mexico shows as he has coronavirus.
“Today, just prior to leaving for Mexico, per his physician, @JohnMayer tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to perform at the upcoming ‘Playing in the Sand’ event in Riviera Cancun January 7-10,” the band said in an Instagram statement. “In these unprecedented times fans should expect many rare and different tunes.”
While on his own Sob Rock tour the following month, Mayer contracted the virus once again, causing four concerts in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania to be postponed. “I’m so sorry to make you change your plans,” he wrote via Instagram on February 24.
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Amanda Kloots
Nearly two years after Nick Cordero’s death from COVID-19 complications, his widow tested positive for the virus.
“Unfortunately I tested positive for COVID and will be missing some days at work until my quarantine is over,” the Talk cohost wrote via Instagram on February 24, noting her absence from the CBS talk show. “I am feeling completely normal now and feel very grateful for that. I am vaccinated and boosted which is very much putting me at ease. I recently got back from a trip to Mexico where I tested negative before I left and before I flew home so this was [a] surprise this morning. This is the first time I’ve tested positive since the pandemic.”
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Justin Bieber
Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun, confirmed that the “Sorry” singer had tested positive for COVID-19 in February 2022, just two days after his long-delayed Justice World Tour (originally set for March 2020) launched in San Diego. The Las Vegas date was postponed to June.
“Rest up Justin. Excited to see you back doing what you love. The first show was incredible,” Braun wrote via Instagram.
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Queen Elizabeth II
The British monarch tested positive for the coronavirus on February 20, experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms,” per a Buckingham Palace statement.
While Elizabeth expected “to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week, she will continue to receive medical attention and follow guidelines.”
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V
BTS’ label confirmed on February 15 that the singer, born Kim Taehyung, tested positive for COVID-19 and briefly visited the hospital. “V completed two rounds of COVID-19 vaccinations and is not presenting any extraordinary symptoms other than a mild fever and sore throat. He is currently undergoing treatment at home while waiting for further guidelines from the health care authorities,” Big Hit Music said in a statement posted to Weverse. Though the group got together a few days before, they followed strict safety protocols and “none of the BTS members .. are presenting any symptoms, and everyone received negative results from the preemptive self-tests.”
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Duchess Camilla
The Duchess of Cornwall tested positive days after the palace confirmed her husband, Prince Charles, was battling the virus for a second time.
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Simon Cowell
One week after breaking his arm in a bike accident in February 2022, Cowell tested positive for COVID-19. The result means that he was unable to attend a taping of Britain’s Got Talent on February 19. It is unclear how long he will be away from the reality show.
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Jimin
BTS’ record label confirmed on January 31 that Jimin tested positive for COVID-19. The company revealed that the band member had sudden abdominal pain and a mild sore throat the day before, and he was diagnosed with the virus after going to the emergency room. He also underwent surgery for acute appendicitis on January 31.
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Liam Payne
The former One Direction member had to reschedule his virtual concert after he tested positive. Payne announced via Twitter on January 26 that his Here’s to the Future show would be rescheduled for Valentine’s Day weekend.
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Elton John
The “Rocketman” singer tested positive in January, forcing him to once again reschedule **HIS tour dates. The American Airlines Center in Dallas announced the news in a statement on its website. “It is with great regret that the Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour dates in Dallas set for Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 must be postponed due to Elton recently testing positive for COVID-19,” the venue said. “Fortunately, Elton is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is experiencing only mild symptoms.”
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Ashley Park
“Well, I am [BTS] ARMY. I don’t even realize how much I was ARMY until this happened,” the Emily in Paris star revealed during a January 2022 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, while discussing her “Dynamite” cover on the Netflix show. “I said to Lily Collins, who is the best, most supportive person on set ever, I was like, ‘If BTS were ever to see this in an alternate universe, I would want to make them as proud as they have made me as a Korean and as an artist.’”
Park then gushed that it felt like a total dream when several of the K-pop group’s members reposted her number: “The whole rest of the day, after they posted that, I couldn’t think, I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t get up. And I was like, is this what your body feels like when you go into shock? My sinuses, my head… I’ve never had this experience before. I’ve never been a fangirl to this extent. I woke up the next day and I had to take a COVID test for something. And I took a COVID test and I had Omicron, which is why I was in such a fog. I didn’t think it was COVID because I really thought I had gone into shock.”
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Robin Roberts
The Good Morning America co-anchor revealed on January 20 that she was fighting a “mild” battle of COVID.
“Appreciate the concern about my absence this week on @GMA,” Roberts tweeted. “Unfortunately I tested positive for Covid. … I’m doing well. Looking forward to returning as soon as I can. #ThankfulThursday
#HappyFridayEve
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Amy Robach
The GMA personality announced her diagnosis on the same day as Roberts.
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Justin Baldoni
The Jane the Virgin alum confirmed on January 18 that he and his family — including wife Emily Baldoni and their two kids, daughter Maiya and son Maxwell — tested positive for coronavirus. “Well.. we sure didn’t have our kids getting the flu and then all of us getting Covid in the first three weeks of 2022 on our bingo cards but hey, at least it’s all up from here!” he wrote via Instagram. “It’s been a rough three weeks but we’re in good spirits. Sending everyone love!”
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Connie Britton
The actress revealed on January 16 that she “just got over” a “mild” case of COVID-19.
“When I tested positive I called my doctor in a panic and he broke it down for me. Masks. If you’re both masked and avoid face to face contact, that can keep the virus from spreading,” she wrote via Instagram. “Honestly the worst was not being able to hug or even make close eye contact with my son who has spent 1/5 of his life now upended from this pandemic. Kids, and all of us, have been living in fear of this thing for 2 years. And now mom has it!! And he might get it! So frightening.”
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Whitney Port
The Hills alum, her husband, Tim Rosenman, and their 4-year-old son, Sonny, tested positive in January.
“The nausea last weekend I guess was the first sign of it but we’ve all been fine otherwise,” she said via Instagram Stories on January 15. “A little congested and my taste is not at its sharpest, but we are ok. Just quarantining, cooking, and napping. I was starting to feel like it was just a matter of time before we got it.”
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Alli Dore
The Below Deck star told her Instagram followers on January 13 that she had “recovered” from COVID-19 and finished her “isolation period,” concluding, “Be assured I follow and respect all the rules because I care about my community.”
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Malika Haqq
The Side by Side star revealed on January 11 that she tested positive during the ongoing omicron surge. “I fought hard, dodged COVID for 2 years in an effort to protect my baby boy,” she tweeted. “I’m vaccinated, I was tested several times a week, tested those who visited. I lost the fight, and tested positive yesterday. My win, by Gods grace Ace is negative. Health is wealth. Stay safe.”
The Dash Dolls alum went on to slam “ignorant folks” questioning her fears about infection. “Why am I worried about a ‘cold’?” she added in a second tweet. “Cus many people have died from the virus including my loved ones. You spreaders keep your narrow perspective to yourself.”
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Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham
The Bachelor season 22 couple spent their third wedding anniversary sick with COVID-19 on January 12.
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Lisa Vanderpump
The Vanderpump Rules star announced that she tested positive on January 11 via Instagram. “Agh it finally got me … #covid_19,” she captured an illustration of herself pouting.
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Savannah Guthrie
The Today anchor announced on January 10 that she was filming the show from home because she tested positive for COVID-19.
“Here we go Hoda, we’re trading places,” Guthrie said days after Kotb revealed her own coronavirus battle. “I’m working from home, you’re back in the studio. You have a negative test for COVID, I just tested positive for COVID, so here we go.”
Guthrie added that she had mild symptoms: “A little sniffles, not much more than that.”
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Dean McDermott
Hours after Tori Spelling revealed her whole family was sick, the Chopped Canada host thought he would need a ventilator after a particularly tough bout.
“This is the first place I’m going once I get over COVID,” McDermott captioned a throwback Instagram photo at the ice rink. “I’ve got to be honest, this scared the s—t out of me. My breathing was so compromised, I thought I was going to be put on a ventilator. Slowly turning the corner to recovery. Be safe out there.”
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Ana Navarro
The View cohost tested positive for a breakthrough case on January 7, though was “feeling pretty so good so far,” Navarro said as she confirmed the news during the show.
“I did what the CDC recommended — the minute I felt a little bit of a tickle in my throat, I assumed I had it and I’ve been isolating,” Navarro told her fellow hosts.
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Sadie Robertson
“Tbh the start to this year has been quite interesting,” the Duck Dynasty alum captioned a January 7 Instagram post. “It started off by me getting FLURONA (flu + covid) (yikes) so obviously I was so bummed to miss passion but I was so thankful that God gave me the strength to still preach my message to an empty room despite being so sick. My faith from that experience grew so much 🤯 His spirit is truly living within us!”
In addition to her flurona diagnosis, Robertson found her home had a rat infestation, noting, “It’s disgusting🙃 and we are exhausted from getting over sickness and being out of our home.”
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Tori Spelling
“I share a lot on social media but this is one thing I didn’t want to share,” the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum wrote via Instagram on January 7. “But, at this point, people are getting frustrated not getting responses personally and business-wise from me and wondering why I’m MIA so I finally decided to share. Our entire family has COVID. Yes, every single member got it. We all have varying degrees of symptoms. I was last to be symptomatic. We all were praying it was just a bad winter cold. But it wasn’t.”
She continued: “Nothing is worse than wanting to care for your little ones but feeling so sick you can barely function yourself. I feel useless as a parent. Devastated. A mom is supposed to take care of their kiddos when sick.”
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Gleb Savchenko
After the Dancing With the Stars professional was feeling “sick” amid rehearsals for the DWTS live tour, he confirmed his coronavirus diagnosis on January 7 via Instagram Story. He has since been isolating away from the rest of his costars.
“I’m happy to say that I’m feeling fine and the rest of the cast is healthy,” the Russia native explained in his social media video. “I cannot wait to rejoin the tour in the next couple of days.”
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James Corden
The Late Late Show With James Corden host took a brief hiatus in early January after the host tested positive for COVID-19.
“I’m fully vaccinated, boosted, and because of this, am fortunate enough to say I feel completely fine,” he wrote on January 6 via Instagram. “The show will be off the air for the next few days. Stay safe everyone. All my love, James x.”
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Hoda Kotb
After Kotb was noticeably missing from the Today show on January 5, host Craig Melvin revealed on January 6 that she tested positive for COVID-19.
“Thx for well wishes! Feeling good.. ,” the co-anchor tweeted at the time. “Cant wait to see you all when I am in the clear! Xo.”
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Aaron Tveit
“Happy New Year! Gutted to have been out the past two weeks,” the Broadway star wrote via his Instagram Stories on January 5, noting he was back in the theatre for Moulin Rogue The Musical. “But Omicron got me. Shout to @aaron_c_finley for holding it down. Stay safe. Get jabbed. Come see us at The Hirschfeld.”
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Lupita Nyong’o
“I too have tested positive for COVID-19,” the Black Panther actress tweeted on January 4. “I’m fully vaccinated and taking care in isolation, so I trust I will be well. Please do all you can to keep yourself and others protected from serious illness. #StayMaskedAndVaxxed.”
