Carrie Ann Inaba, “Just be extra, extra careful, because you don’t want this.”
Carrie Ann Inaba has tested positive for COVID-19.
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Carrie Ann Inaba has tested positive for COVID-19. On Thursday, the Dancing with the Stars judge and The Talk co-host took to Instagram to give her fans an update about her health. “I just wanted to come and let you know that I just tested positive for COVID-19,” she said. “I’m home, and I’m following the guidelines.”
Inaba said her symptoms included a fever, “bad” cough, and aches and pains. “I just wanted to remind you all to stay vigilant because I am following all the protocols and have so many strict protocols in place and even then I caught it,” she said while coughing. “So just a friendly reminder to stay vigilant and take care of yourselves. Wear a mask, please, and wash your hands a lot. Just be extra, extra careful, because you don’t want this.”
Inaba’s co-hosts also announced the news about her diagnosis on The Talk while noting her absence and sending well wishes. “Obviously, our thoughts are with her, we love her, and we’re praying for a full recovery,” Sheryl Underwood said. “Out of an abundance of caution, Mrs. [Osbourne] will be doing the show from home today, even though she tested negative for the coronavirus.”
Inaba is immunocompromised and has previously opened up about having multiple chronic illnesses, including lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome, fibromyalgia, and iron deficiency anemia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with weakened immune systems might be at an increased risk for developing severe illness if diagnosed with COVID-19. Those who fall into the high-risk category should limit their interactions with others and diligently follow safety precautions. Read more from Prevention.
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