'GoT' star Indira Varma confirms she has COVID-19

Los Angeles, March 19 (IANS) "Game of Thrones" star Indira Varma appears to have confirmed she tested positive for COVID-19. ## The actress joined the series in season four and played Ellaria Sand from 2014-2017. At the moment she's starring in the stage production of "The Seagull" alongside fellow "Game of Thrones" alumni Emilia Clarke at the Playhouse Theatre in London, reports metro.co.uk. ## On Wednesday, she shared photos from the production, in which she's cosying up to her co-stars, as it was confirmed the play had been suspended. ## In the caption she mentioned the COVID-19 pandemic and said she was "sick in bed with it", while urging others to help one another out during the crisis. ## "So sad our and so many other shows around the world have gone dark affected by the COVID-19 pandemic," she wrote. ## "We hope to be back soon and urge you all (and the government) to support us when we do." ## Indira continued: "I'm in bed with it and it's not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to your fellow people." ## Fans immediately rushed to the comments to share their well wishes, and for a speedy recovery. ## Varma's post comes just two days after fellow GOT star Kristofer Hivju revealed he tested positive for coronavirus, as the COVID-19 condition continued to spread around the world. ## For more and the latest news about Hollywood, stay tuned to us.