Kristofer Hivju: "Game of Thrones" actor tested positive for Corona

In the hit series "Game of Thrones" Kristofer Hivju (41) played the fearless goalie giant death. In reality, like every other person, he currently has to beware of a tiny danger: The Norwegian actor has tested positive for the corona virus. The star personally revealed this in an Instagram post.

"Greetings from Norway," Hivju begins his post. "I am sorry to inform you that I tested positive for Covid-19, the coronavirus, today. My family and I have been in self-quarantine at home for as long as necessary." So far, however, only very mild symptoms have broken out, comparable to a cold, he continues.

Together, the actor is certain, we will get the crisis under control. In the meantime, he urges his nearly four million followers to strictly follow the hygiene and safety instructions to protect those for whom the corona virus can be a serious danger to life and limb.