Jason Momoa tests positive for COVID-19 after ‘Dune’ red carpet
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Jason Momoa is the latest celebrity to say that they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
News of his health was released after he appeared on the red carpet for his latest film “Dune,” BuzzFeed reported.

Jason Momoa, from left, Timothee Chalamet, and Zendaya pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Rebecca Ferguson poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Timothee Chalamet poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Zendaya poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Jason Momoa poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Babs Olusanmokun poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Rebecca Ferguson poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Sharon Duncan-Brewster poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Stephen Collins poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Evelyn Leigh and David Dastmalchian pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Timothee Chalamet greets fans upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Timothee Chalamet, left and Denis Villeneuve react upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Zendaya poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Jason Momoa poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Timothee Chalamet poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Director Denis Villeneuve, left, and executive producer Tanya Lapointe pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Timothee Chalamet, left, and Zendaya pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Golda Rosheuvel, from left, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Timothee Chalamet, director Denis Villeneuve, Babs Olusanmokun, Zendaya, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and David Dastmalchian pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
The Sun was the first to report that Momoa had coronavirus last week, but the actor confirmed it after the events to promote the film.
He had also appeared at the premiere of “No Time To Die” in London last month, accompanied by his children Lola, 14, and Nakoa-Wolf, 12, Access reported.
In an Instagram post, the actor said ”I got hit with COVID right after the premiere. There’s a lot of people I met in England. Got a lot of aloha from people, and who knows.”
He told his followers that he’s “camped out” at his house.
Momoa is currently filming “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.”

Jason Momoa arrives at the "Fashion For Freedom"; fashion show December 6, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA.

Actor Jason Momoa arrives at the 2004 Fox Network TCA Summer Party at Fox Studios on July 16, 2004 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Jason Momoa attends "Conan The Barbarian" photocall at the Villamagna Hotel on July 18, 2011 in Madrid, Spain.

(L-R) Zoe Kravitz, Jason Momoa, and Lisa Bonet attend the world premiere of "Conan The Barbarian" held at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on August 11, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Jason Momoa visits Planet Hollywood Times Square on August 18, 2011 in New York City.

Actor Jason Momoa (L) and actress Emilia Clarke attend the 12th Annual AFI Awards held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on January 13, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California.

Actors Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (L) and Jason Momoa pose at the after party for the premiere of HBO’ "Game Of Thrones" at the Roosevelt Hotel on March 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Jason Momoa (L) and his wife actress Lisa Bonet pose at the after party for the premiere of HBO’s "Game Of Thrones" at the Roosevelt Hotel on March 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Actor Jason Momoa poses for a portrait during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at the Village At The Lift Presented By McDonald’s McCafe on January 17, 2014 in Park City, Utah

Actor Jason Momoa poses for a portrait during the 2014 Sundance Film Festival at the Getty Images Portrait Studio at the Village At The Lift Presented By McDonald’s McCafe on January 17, 2014 in Park City, Utah.

Actor Jason Momoa and Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe attend Cinema Tropicale during the Sarasota Film Festival at Sarasota Yacht Club on April 11, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for 2014 Sarasota Film Festival)

Actor /director Jason Momoa arrives to a screening of "Road to Paloma" during the Sarasota Film Festival at Regal Cinemas Hollywood Stadium on April 12, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida. (Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for 2014 Sarasota Film Festival)

Actor Jason Momoa attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Mad Max: Fury Road" at TCL Chinese Theatre on May 7, 2015 in Hollywood, California.

Actor Jason Momoa attends the Warner Bros. Pictures "Justice League" Presentation during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2017 in San Diego, California.

Actor Jason Momoa attends the Warner Bros. Pictures "Justice League" Presentation during Comic-Con International 2017 at San Diego Convention Center on July 22, 2017 in San Diego, California.

Actors Jason Momoa, Ezra Miller, Gal Gadot, Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher and Henry Cavill attend the "Justice League" photocall at The College on November 4, 2017 in London, England.

Actor Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet attend the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Justice League" at Dolby Theatre on November 13, 2017 in Hollywood, California.

LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 26: Jason Momoa attends the "Aquaman" world premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on November 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 12: Jason Momoa arrives at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Aquaman" at the Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 12: Jason Momoa attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Aquaman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Patrick Wilson, Nicole Kidman, Jason Momoa and Amber Heard arrive at the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Aquaman" at the Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 12: Jason Momoa attends the premiere of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Aquaman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on December 12, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES – DECEMBER 19: Jason Momoa and friends attend the Aquaman Sydney Fan Event at Event Cinemas George Street on December 19, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

WESTWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 02: Jason Momoa attends the Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ "The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part" at Regency Village Theatre on February 2, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images)

VANCOUVER, BC – MARCH 10: Jason Momoa runs off the field after watching New Zealand enter the field of play on Day 2 of the HSBC Canada Sevens at BC Place on March 10, 2019 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 03: Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa attend the "Game Of Thrones" Season 8 Premiere on April 03, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 21: Jason Momoa attends the world premiere of Apple TV+’s "See" at Fox Village Theater on October 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 21: Jason Momoa attends the World Premiere Of Apple TV+’s "See" at Fox Village Theater on October 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: In this handout photo provided by NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Jason Momoa and Zoe Kravitz speak onstage during the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal Media, LLC via Getty Images)

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa attend The 2020 InStyle And Warner Bros. 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards Post-Party at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 05, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for InStyle)

LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha Momoa, Jason Momoa and Lola Iolani Momoa attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Jason Momoa poses for photographers upon arrival for the World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise ‘No Time To Die’, in London Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Jason Momoa and his children pose for photographers upon arrival for the World premiere of the new film from the James Bond franchise ‘No Time To Die’, in London Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 18: Jason Momoa attends the UK Special Screening of "Dune" at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros )

Jason Momoa poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

Jason Momoa poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Jason Momoa, from left, Timothee Chalamet, and Zendaya pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ‘Dune’ on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 in London. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)

FILE – Lisa Bonet, left, and Jason Momoa arrive at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The couple have ended their 16-year relationship. A joint statement posted on the “Aquaman” star’s Instagram page Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, said that Momoa and his wife were parting ways. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, file)

Josh Brolin, left, and Jason Momoa present the award for best sound at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Actor Jason Momoa greets participants at the United Nations’ Youth and Innovation Forum at Carcavelos beach, outside Lisbon, Sunday, June 26, 2022. From June 27 to July 1, the United Nations is holding its Oceans Conference in Lisbon expecting to bring fresh momentum for efforts to find an international agreement on protecting the world’s oceans. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Actor Jason Momoa holds the "Nature Batton" after arriving to meet participants at the United Nations’ Youth and Innovation Forum at Carcavelos beach, outside Lisbon, Sunday, June 26, 2022. From June 27 to July 1, the United Nations is holding its Oceans Conference in Lisbon expecting to bring fresh momentum for efforts to find an international agreement on protecting the world’s oceans. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Actor Jason Momoa, listens to his daughter Lola Iolani, while attending the United Nations’ Youth and Innovation Forum at Carcavelos beach, outside Lisbon, Sunday, June 26, 2022. From June 27 to July 1, the United Nations is holding its Oceans Conference in Lisbon expecting to bring fresh momentum for efforts to find an international agreement on protecting the world’s oceans. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)
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