'Game of Thrones' star Indira Varma tests positive for coronavirus

"Game of Thrones" star Indira Varma has revealed that she has tested positive for coronavirus. Her diagsis comes two days after fellow "Game of Thrones" actor Kristofer Hivju also said that he tested positive for COVID-19 infection.

Varma, who played role of Ellaria Sand in epic HBO series, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share news.

"I'm in bed with it and it's t nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people," she wrote. 46-year-old actor was starring in modern take of Anton Chekhov's play " Seagull" in London's West End, alongside "Game of Thrones" alum Emilia Clarke.

play is on hold due to pandemic. "So sad our and so many or shows around world have gone dark affected by Covid-19 pandemic. We hope to be back soon and urge you all (and govt) to support us when we do. Phoenix/ Seagull rising from ashes (sic)," Varma wrote in her post with photos from rehearsals.

Varma and Hivju join Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Idris Elba, Olga Kurylenko, and Rachel Matws among Hollywood celebrities who contracted virus.