Dynamo reveals he’s tested positive for COVID-19 after suffering from ‘a persistant cough and lots of aches and pains’ amid Crohn’s disease battle
Magician Dynamo has revealed he’s tested positive for coronavirus.
Taking to Instagram, the star, 37, shared a lengthy video explaining to fans he was advised to get tested privately after suffering from a ‘persistent cough and lots of aches and pains,’ due to his ongoing battle with Crohn’s disease.
Despite the diagnosis, Dynamo reassured fans that he’s feeling ‘better and better every day’ and urged his followers to stay at home, as he praised ‘incredible’ key workers for the commitment during the pandemic.
Battling: Magician Dynamo has revealed he’s tested positive for coronavirus, after suffering from a ‘persistant cough and lots of aches and pains’
In his video, Dynamo told fans: ‘Hey guys… over the last few weeks I’ve experienced symptoms such as persistent coughs and lots of aches and pains.
‘I self-isolated for just over two weeks and took the necessary precautions. I was advised to take a private test.
‘Now I appreciate that this not a possibility for everyone, this decision was made by me and my team for a number of reasons, first because of my existing health issues and the fact I’m on immuno-suppressant therapy, I’m at high risk.
‘Secondly although I haven’t a fever, my symptoms have been quite severe. And finally so that I was able to inform those I’d been in contact with so they could take their own precautions,
‘I’ve had my results back and I have rested positive for COVID-19, THis illness doens;t discriminate and can present itself in many different ways. We’re all genuinely at risk.
‘Now, touch wood my symptoms have been gradually decreasing day by day and I’m feeling better and better, I’m through the worst of it and I’m staying positive
‘But if you’re watching this, please please stay at home. Keep away from others, tend to yourselves your loved ones.
‘You NHS and key workers out there the incredible NHS, Doctors, nurses and porters people putting food on our shelves.
‘I think I speak on behalf of everyone out there ty so much for the incredible work you’re doing and you’re genuine heroes in all of our hearts right now and thank you for everything you’re doing.
‘People please stay at home stay safe and thanks for taking time to watch this video, bye.’