'The Society' actor Olivia Nikkanen (21) tests positive for coronavirus

By Sagar

Apr 01, 2020

07:22 pm

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Actor Olivia Nikkanen, known for her roles on TV shows such as Supergirl and Netflix's The Society, says she has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. The 21-year-old shared an update on Tuesday via Instagram Live, where she said she is "feeling better now," reports The Hollywood Reporter. Olivia was admittedly diagnosed with the deadly virus last month. Here are more details.

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Olivia was diagnosed with the virus on March 19

In the Instagram Live, which also featured Olivia's co-star on The Society, Kathryn Newton, the former said she still has chest tightness. "This is a scary thing. It's all-consuming," she admitted, adding that "I'm glad that I'm okay and that my mom is okay." In another video posted on March 20, the actor had revealed she was diagnosed with the virus the preceding night.

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Olivia documented her COVID-19 symptoms throughout March

Further, Olivia documented her experience and symptoms throughout the month of March. She posted a screenshot of her notes on Instagram Story a week ago. The actor noted she experienced symptoms such as body aches, slight chills, high fever, stuffy nose, "major fatigue", "terrible body aches and chills", "lost her sense of smell and taste", before finally getting tested on March 16.

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Rest, take fluids, monitor breathing: Olivia's suggestion to readers

In another picture posted on her Instagram Story, Oliva passed on the information that her doctor shared with her. The actor suggested readers to take Tylenol for fever and body aches, get plenty of rest, drink a lot of fluids, monitor one's breathing, and self-isolate.

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Olivia revealed her diagnosis through this video

Just some news! Only touched my face a couple of times and washed my hands after, I promise!! I feel extremely lucky to be able to stay home and fully recover, it is a privilege, though it should be a right. If you are also in that position, please think about the people who are not able to take time off work or take time off of caring for people. We have to make room for those who cannot make anymore sacrifices in their lives. We are living in an unprecedented time that will no doubt change history forever and no person should be left behind. If I can flatten the curve and protect those at risk, I will do so gladly. I hope you will, too.

A post shared by olivianikkanen on Mar 20, 2020 at 8:24am PDT

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COVID-19 has killed 45,000 around the world

Olivia joins other actors and film personalities who have gone public with their coronavirus diagnosis. Other celebrities to do so include veteran actor Tom Hanks, Idris Elba, Kristofer Hivju, Indira Varma, Olga Kurylenko, and Rachel Matthews, among others. The COVID-19 pandemic has infected 188,647 in the US (the most cases for any country). Globally, the disease has killed 45,000+ and infected over 8 lakh.