Houston rapper says he tested positive for COVID-19 after self-quarantining
Rapper Slim Thug, who is known for collaborating with Beyoncé and T.I., has announced he tested positive for COVID-19.
On Tuesday, the “Still Tippin” emcee posted a video on his Instagram account about the gravity of the disease, which has claimed the lives of more than 600 Americans. The rapper, whose real name is Stayve Thomas, said he got tested for coronavirus Monday. The Billboard chart-topping rapper sent out his own form of PSA to Instagram users Tuesday.
“No games being played,” he warned in the video. “The other day I got tested for the coronavirus yesterday, and it came back positive − as careful as I’ve been self-quarantining and staying home.”
The 39-year-old rapper said he had left his home for food, but he had also been wearing gloves and masks during the last few weeks.
He advised his more than 1 million followers to take heed to state, county and federal mandates while the virus persists.
“Y’all gotta take this stuff serious,” he said. “Sit home, self-quarantine. Do not come outside. If you have symptoms, you need to go get checked out or whatever.”
His symptoms were originally a “slight” fever and a cough, he said. By Tuesday, Slim Thug said he was feeling good and had “no problems” healthwise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention previously stated that symptoms may appear anywhere from two to 14 days after being exposed.
Human coronavirus can usually spread through ...
- the air by coughing or sneezing
- close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
- touching an object or surface with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands.
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